Developmental Science

The Developmental Science MSc course from the University of East Anglia combines research methods training with holistic in-depth study of the subject. You’ll gain hands-on experience of key research methods such as eye-tracking, EEG, NIRS, and other experimental techniques used for working with infants and children. Facilities include the state-of-the-artDevelopmental Dynamics laboratory.

One of the program’s key strengths is the opportunity to experience modern psychological research methods firsthand. This includes a research placement, tailored to the specific skills you need to further your research goals. The course builds to a substantial piece of Master’s research, which you’ll undertake with the supervision of active researchers.

The course is ideal if you're a high-calibre graduate of psychology or a related discipline, looking to develop the specific methodological and analytical skills essential to developmental science. It's great preparation for a PhD in developmental or educational psychology, or for a career with a significant research element. Take a look at theSchool of Psychology’s webpageto find a researcher who works on a topic that interests you. You may pursue a career as a researcher in developmental science or work in national government, development organisations, or data management and processing.

Career opportunities:

With this Master’s degree program you’ll gain advanced training in developmental science research methods. It’s the ideal preparation if you’re interested in studying for a PhD in developmental science. It will also be of great benefit if you’re planning, or already pursuing, a career with a significant research component.

Courses include:

• Dissertation
• Developmental Science
• Practical Skills For Psychological Research
• Further Qualitative Research
• Research Placement And Professional Skills
• Further Quantitative Research And Statistics