Overview

In years 1 and 2 you will study the core areas of psychological science while practising your research skills in the laboratories every week. The research our academic staff carry out informs your learning. Some of these topics include:

Children's cognitive development, including literacy, tool innovation and imagination

Body image and bullying

Mental health and neurodiversity

Cognitive neuroscience of language and memory

In year 3, you will apply your psychological knowledge to child development. You will study modules in atypical development and educational psychology. You can then choose from optional modules that focus on topics such as language development, adolescent development and developmental psychopathology.

Career

This Psychology with Child Development (Hons) course at York St John University gives you the practical knowledge and skills to pursue a career in professional psychology. You will also develop the specific knowledge you need to work with children. You will build transferable skills in communication, analytical research and data handling that are in high demand in a range of careers.

This degree could be the first step toward your career as a:

Careers adviser

Educational psychologist

Education consultant

Play therapist

Psychological wellbeing practitioner

Special educational needs coordinator

Accreditation

Our Psychology with Child Development degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exploring Social Psychology

Cognition

Biological Bases of Behaviour

Experimental Research Methods and Statistics

Current Psychology

Foundations of Human Development

Personality and Individual Differences

Survey Research Methods and Statistics

Psychology Research Participation Scheme

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

127

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Childhood Studies Developmental Psychology View 143 other Bachelors in Childhood Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

127

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

120 UCAS Tariff points

3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language and Maths

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

14700 GBP / year

≈ 14700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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