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Family and Child Psychology MSc

University of Chester

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Parkgate Road Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Course overview

Our exciting course focuses on contemporary issues in family and child psychology, exploring critical issues as families and society become increasingly diverse. Furthermore, our course offers the opportunity to study the interface between family and child psychology and social policy, making its content relevant to students with diverse career objectives.

Why study this course with us?

This course provides an excellent opportunity to study the psychology of the child and family in context, engaging with, and being taught by, leading experts in the field. With a heavily applied focus, you will learn, explore, and examine how theory can be used to explain contemporary issues in the area while undertaking training in research methodology and practical issues. You will also join the Family, Infant and Child research group and to take part in School of Psychology seminars.

Our course also emphasises employability skills, embedding a range of professional and practical skills in all the modules.

Teaching methods

Based in the School of Psychology, you will be taught in small group lectures and take part in seminars, practical workshops, and discussion groups, and be supported through individual tutorials and online activities.

Formal lecture contact is six hours per week (with an expected 18-24 hours’ independent study per week), with additional tutorial and support sessions as required.

Assessment

You will be assessed entirely through coursework, including a grant proposal, research dissertation, laboratory reports, a reflective essay, a literature review, a clinical report, an oral presentation, and a dissemination exercise.

Job prospects

Graduates from our programme progress into a diverse range of roles working with children and their families in psychological, social work, forensic, health and charitable settings. Graduates may also progress to further study at doctoral level. You will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 14,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Chester

University of Chester

University of Chester

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, England

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With around 14,000 students from 100+ countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide!
While it is undoubtedly beautiful, Chester offers a welcoming community, as well as history, culture, and plenty of activities for students to get involved in.
International students can choose from over 200+ courses across all levels, all with an emphasis on practical learning to increase employability prospects.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    73rd out of 118 5

    24th out of 73 24

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    129 61%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    70th

    32

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    24th

    19

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    130 72%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    11th

    5

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