Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
This programme provides an opportunity for intensive advanced training in Developmental Science. In this taught programme you will learn how key topics in Developmental Science can be addressed using research techniques from several inter-related disciplines such as:
This programme aims to enhance your understanding of key theoretical and practical issues about typical and atypical development in children and young people, from a developmental science perspective. It also aims to equip you with the skills required to conduct independent scientific research that addresses key issues in developmental science.
You will take courses on the theoretical and methodological aspects of developmental science and conduct an original research dissertation in one of these areas. You will also receive thorough training in advanced academic skills and research methods within psychology, including a comprehensive coverage of statistical modelling and research design using the R statistical language.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, either in psychology or in a cognitive-science related discipline.
You should also be able to demonstrate evidence of your ability to learn advanced statistical/computational analysis techniques as well as evidence of your experience/interest in conducting research with children as participants.
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The programme is primarily designed for students who aspire to pursue a research-oriented career in developmental science. However, the course also teaches a broad range of transferable skills applicable to a wide range of modern jobs, such as research design, data management and processing, statistical modelling and interpretation, as well as the synthesis and communication of complex literature.
Core courses
Option course may include
Dissertation
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