The full Masters award requires you to gain 180 credits. The following modules are studied as part of the 60 credit block -Developmental Psychology. The remaining credits should be made up from your other 60 credit subject specialism and the 60 credit dissertation.
This block is part of the ‘Interdisciplinary Studies in Education’ suite of research-informed Masters provision. It offers each student a choice of awards that means they can tailor the available provision to their own research interests.
By studying at Liverpool Hope University, you will be joining an academic community with a strong record in educational research. You will study in a supportive learning environment and be encouraged to develop your own research profile.
Our Developmental Psychology block must be combined with one of the following blocks and indicated on your application form.
Disability Studies
Early Childhood
Education Leadership and Management
Education (part-time only)
Pedagogy
Special Educational Needs
Normally a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a relevant discipline.
Please note that a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formally the Criminal Records Bureau – CRB) is required for students where they are required to visit settings other than their own.
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You will be able to structure your award to enhance your personal interests, career specific opportunities and potential for promotion to senior management and leadership. It will enable you to evaluate adults’ and children’s learning through research and postgraduate study. For qualified teachers, this course will enhance opportunities to move beyond the threshold and become an ‘excellent teacher’.
Students completing the MA will also be well placed to go on to a doctorate (EdD or PhD) at Liverpool Hope.
Please note – this course does not offer you a teaching qualification to teach in British schools but is an academic study of Education.
Cognitive Development (30 credits)
Developmental Psychology (30 credits)
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