Overview of Developmental Psychology (PSYC0241)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is only available to students on the MSc Psychological Sciences
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module covers core concepts and current research in developmental psychology. It examines different approaches to studying developmental processes occurring in infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood aging. It will include theories and methods for understanding cognitive, social and emotional development. The module examines both typical and atypical development across the life-span, exploring different mental health difficulties that occur at different stages in life. It will consider the influence of attachment, family and relationships, and environment on development.

Students will be expected to develop knowledge and understanding of:

Developmental processes occurring in infancy, childhood, adolescent, adulthood ageing
Typical and atypical development across the lifespan
Methods and theories used to examine and understand cognitive, social, and emotional development
The influence of attachment, relationships, and environment on development

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 37
Module leader: Dr Anne Schlottmann
Who to contact for more information: pals.msc-psych@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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