Developmental and Educational Psychology

Kent's Master’s in Developmental and Educational Psychology offers an in-depth understanding of advanced methods, analytical techniques, and both theoretical and practical approaches to developmental psychology and developmental psychopathology. This programme provides a clear pathway to a career or postgraduate research in this fascinating field, with the opportunity to support individuals of all ages across various settings.

Why Study Developmental and Educational Psychology at Kent? 

-Students can conduct studies using Kent's Child Development Unit (KCDU), which includes child-friendly lab spaces and access to a register of 5,000 potential child participants. Additional facilities include eye trackers, virtual reality, and brain stimulation labs.  

-Psychology at Kent ranks 5th for research intensity in The Complete University Guide 2022. Kent's Developmental Psychology Group maintains strong links with the wider community and explores a variety of questions.  

-The programme is taught by experts, including educational psychologists, clinical psychologists, child therapists, and speech and language therapists.  

Students will join a supportive community on Kent’s Canterbury campus, with access to world-class resources such as the Templeman Library.  

Support is provided by both the Graduate and Researcher College and the School of Psychology, fostering a strong intellectual and social environment.

What You’ll Learn  

Kent's academic staff and researchers bring expertise in areas such as language development, representational ability, early social-cognitive understanding of others, singing, infant face processing, the development of prejudice and social exclusion, and developmental psychopathology.

Your Future  

Graduates of Kent's Developmental Psychology MSc often pursue careers in health, education, or further academic study. Many enter the NHS as assistant psychologists, aiming to become clinical psychologists, or continue with doctoral studies and academic careers. The programme, taught by professionals, offers extensive career opportunities.  

The skills developed through Kent’s MSc programme in Developmental Psychology are transferable across various settings, equipping students for roles such as assistant psychologists, PhD trainees, healthcare advisors, and specialists in Childhood and Adolescent Mental Health Services, as well as charity workers.

Professional Recognition  

Kent’s MSc programmes are recognised by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for meeting the nationally recognised criteria for PhD research preparation.