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    Developmental and Educational Psychology MSc

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    London, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £35,400.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    37%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Developmental and Educational Psychology MSc at UCL is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person msc program based in London, GB. Tuition is £35,400.

    About the program

    The programme offers comprehensive research training in developmental and educational psychology. Students develop in-depth knowledge of specialised research skills and use a broad range of methods to critically appraise and conduct rigorous research, with optional modules covering cognitive, neurobiological and social mechanisms in child development and education.

    Focus: research
    QS #6 Psychology
    Part-time option

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    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $13,347.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Developmental and Educational Psychology MSc at UCL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Developmental and Educational Psychology MSc at UCL is £35,400 across 180 required credits.
    Is Developmental and Educational Psychology MSc at UCL online or in-person?
    Developmental and Educational Psychology MSc at UCL is offered in-person.
    How long does Developmental and Educational Psychology MSc at UCL take to complete?
    Developmental and Educational Psychology MSc at UCL is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Developmental and Educational Psychology MSc at UCL?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree in psychology from a UK university, that has been accredited by the British Psychological Society, or a minimum of a second-class Bachelor’s degree that contains at least 60 credits (excluding year one) in the five core areas of psychology (Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personalities and Individual Differences and Social Psychology)
    How competitive is Developmental and Educational Psychology MSc at UCL?
    Developmental and Educational Psychology MSc at UCL reports an acceptance rate of approximately 37%.