Psychology & Child Development

Have a passion for working with children? Curious about how they learn and develop? Discover the fascinating science behind how children think, feel and behave. You will join an active, supportive and inclusive community of students and staff and learn from experts, passionate about their specialism. Our degree equips you with the knowledge and skills to study the mind and behaviour of children and prepares you for a fulfilling and meaningful career.<br/><br/>The programme has a strong focus on research methods culminating, under expert supervision, in an extended independent research project on a child development topic. This allows you to engage with the latest research findings and psychological theories and gives you a chance to make a significant contribution to the vibrant research culture at Winchester.<br/><br/>In Year 1, you will be introduced to the main psychological sub-disciplines and practice the scientific research methods psychologists employ to study these. You will consider how psychology can contribute to contemporary society and our understanding of clinical disorders. Year 1 also sees you embark on the departments successful three-year award-winning graduate employability path.<br/><br/>In Year 2, you will examine the core British Psychological Society required subjects, such as child development, personality and individual differences, social, biological and cognitive psychology as well as quantitative and qualitative research methods. There will also be a focus on your development as a researcher aware of the sensitive and ethical requirements working with young people, but also as a future employable graduate.<br/><br/>In Year 3, supported by one of our high-calibre research active experts, you will develop, conduct, and write up your own piece of independent developmental psychology research. Your 3rd year features not only compulsory modules exploring advanced issues in developmental psychology and topics in educational psychology, but also your selection from a range of optional modules to further explore your specialist interests within the wider field of psychology.<br/><br/>COURSE FEATURES<br/>- A degree accredited by the British Psychological Society that explores psychological sub-disciplines with a focus on real-world applications and with a special focus on developmental psychology.<br/><br/><br/>- An award-winning employability programme designed by our chartered occupational psychologist to develop your bespoke professional and personal competencies.<br/><br/><br/>- A vibrant research environment with opportunities for you to get involved with psychological research and attend research talks hosted by the Childhood and Youth Research Group.<br/><br/><br/>- Study in a friendly and inclusive learning community. You will be supported by a dedicated team of lecturers, a personal tutor with a specialism in developmental psychology; and in your final year, one-to-one supervision for your independent research project on an area of developmental psychology.<br/>