Applied Child Psychology

On this Applied Child Psychology program from University of Sussexyou’ll experience a research-practitioner approach. Exploring contemporary issues in applied child psychology, the focus of the course is on how we can use psychology research and professional frameworks to understand and support young people.

The wellbeing of children and young people concerns us all. How can we improve their experience and make a positive difference to their future?

On this Applied Child Psychology program from University of Sussex , you’ll gain an overview of current issues in child psychology. Across the key areas of education/school, home/family and mental health, you’ll explore current policies and their limitations. You’ll:

• find out how psychological research can help us understand and support our practices
• learn about specific influences on children’s learning and wellbeing, including the role of intervention and preventative approaches
• develop an understanding of professional practice frameworks
• explore the broad theoretical perspectives relevant to applied child psychology

• gain skills in research design, analysis and ethics.

Careers

When you graduate, you’ll be well prepared for an entry-level role as an applied child psychologist. You’ll also have the knowledge for the additional professional training required for advanced roles (for example, to become an educational psychologist).

Education, mental health, social care and research – you could work within a wide range of areas. Examples of the roles you could progress into include:

• assistant clinical psychologist
• assistant educational psychologist
• education support, such as a learning support assistant
• trainee children’s wellbeing practitioner
• trainee education mental health practitioner
• research assistant.

Courses include:

• Contemporary Issues in Child Psychology

• Psychology in the Family

• Research Reform and Open Science

• Child Clinical Psychology

• Educational Psychology

• Professional Assessment of Children

• Psychology and the Future of Children's Services