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In general, there are no closing dates for the majority of courses (those with closing dates will be highlighted in the Course Finder). However we advise you to apply as early as possible, particularly for those courses where t...

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In general, there are no closing dates for the majority of courses (those with closing dates will be highlighted in the Course Finder). However we advise you to apply as early as possible, particularly for those courses where there is a high demand for places. Early application is also important for international applicants to allow sufficient time to obtain a student entry visa.

Postgraduate Research

There is no standard closing date. You should however check both the University’s website and refer to the relevant School/Institute webpage for information on deadline dates for postgraduate funding applications, as these will also determine when your application for admission should be submitted.

Expand+A 2.1 Honours degree or above in Psychology or another closely related discipline, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

If the programme is oversubscribed, applications will be ranked based on quality of academic performance, ...

Hide-A 2.1 Honours degree or above in Psychology or another closely related discipline, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

If the programme is oversubscribed, applications will be ranked based on quality of academic performance, references and relevant experience.

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
For information on international qualification equivalents please select Your Country from the list on our International Students website.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students (for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their studies. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.

Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required.
*taken within the last 2 years

For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs

If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this programme, our partner INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability to entry to this programme.

•English for University Study - an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level.

•Pre-sessional English - a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree programme at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English.

Expand+Overview
This programme provides advanced study of topics in developmental psychology, with a specific focus on patterns of atypical development and childhood development disorders such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD and genetic disorders.

The program...

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This programme provides advanced study of topics in developmental psychology, with a specific focus on patterns of atypical development and childhood development disorders such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD and genetic disorders.

The programme addresses questions such as:
•What is the relationship between typical and atypical development?
•How do we know that a child's development is atypical and what criteria can we use to assess this?
•How can we best explain the causes of atypical development and understand the effects on children's lives?
•What programmes and interventions can help atypically developing children and how can they be best designed and implemented?

Why Queen's?
The School of Psychology is well placed to offer a programme which deals with these issues. It has a long-standing reputation for research and practice in developmental psychology and currently offers two professional Doctorates in applied areas of psychology (clinical and educational).

Course Details
The programme consists of seven compulsory modules and a dissertation. Modules cover theoretical approaches to developmental psychology, an introduction to developmental disorders (including autism, dyslexia, SLI and dyscalculia), and descriptions of how such disorders are diagnosed and treated.

In addition, students complete modules on research skills and quantitative and qualitative data analysis in order to prepare them for conducting the research that will form the basis of their MSc dissertation. For their dissertation, students are encouraged to conduct their research with children who show atypical patterns of development or on relevant issues with typically developing children.

Students complete three modules per semester in addition to their dissertation. Each taught module involves a mixture of classes and seminars. The quantitative statistics module is lab-based. Student also see their tutor regularly for individual supervision on their research dissertation. Students are expected to spend at least an equivalent amount of time on private study and/or data collection each week as they do in teaching sessions.

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The programme is designed to prepare graduate students for more advanced research in developmental psychology, for professional training in psychology or related disciplines, and/or for employment in children's voluntary or statutor...

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The programme is designed to prepare graduate students for more advanced research in developmental psychology, for professional training in psychology or related disciplines, and/or for employment in children's voluntary or statutory services. It will also provide graduates with the research skills and knowledge to carry out a PhD in developmental psychology and/or in childhood developmental disorders, and to subsequently pursue an academic career.

Note: the programme is not designed as a training in professional psychology and graduates will not be able to offer psychological services or to practise as professional psychologists.

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