Brain and Cognitive Development MA

This Masters course in brain and cognitive development is designed to give you an understanding of the role of the child’s environment through the study of the impact of the family, communities and other social networks. You will explore the interaction of biology and social factors in the context of atypical developmental paths, such as those observed in:<br/><br/><br/>- dyslexia<br/><br/><br/>- autism<br/><br/><br/>- other developmental disorders.<br/><br/><br/>The course is designed for graduates from psychology and related disciplines who seek to deepen their understanding of cutting-edge contemporary research in developmental science, as well as established practitioners and policy-makers wishing to update their training. The Masters focuses on enabling you to reflect critically on existing knowledge.<br/><br/>**Highlights**<br/><br/><br/>- The course combines Birkbeck’s strengths in biological, social and applied developmental research methods to provide you with an integrated understanding of child development.<br/><br/><br/>- You will have the opportunity to attend research seminars and to meet and network with world-class researchers, both in the department and at other leading research centres and institutes at Birkbeck and in the Bloomsbury area.<br/><br/><br/>- In the 2023 National Student Survey, Birkbecks School of Psychological Sciences ranked 5th in the UK for teaching.<br/><br/><br/>- We are consistently regarded as one of the top institutions teaching psychological sciences in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, and for the third time, we were ranked in the top ten universities in the UK.<br/><br/><br/>- ESRC funding may be available in conjunction with PhD study.<br/><br/><br/>**Careers and employability**<br/><br/>Graduates can pursue career paths in psychology, health or social work, education and policy development. Possible professions may include:<br/><br/><br/>- psychologist<br/><br/><br/>- counsellor<br/><br/><br/>- researcher<br/><br/><br/>- further education lecturer.<br/><br/><br/>We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.