University of East Anglia
Developmental Science MSc
University of East Anglia

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of Developmental Science MSc and other courses in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy at University of East Anglia for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy.

Overall student satisfaction
82 /100
55 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £32000 £36000 £38500
25-75 percentile range £20500 - £40000 £28000 - £40000 £31000 - £42000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25018 £24761 £30546
25-75 percentile range £22509 - £29964 £18767 - £33282 £22522 - £40793

Course Description

Overview

Combining research methodology training with in-depth study at the cutting edge of the field, our Developmental Science Master’s programme will give you real, nuanced insight into developmental psychological science with one of the UK’s largest groups of developmental psychologists.

On the MSc Developmental Science, you’ll advance your skills in one of current psychology’s most fundamental areas. A tailored research placement will see you gain and further hone your research skills.

The course is ideal if you are a high-calibre graduate of psychology or a related discipline, looking to develop the specific methodological and analytical skills essential to developmental science.

This is great preparation for a PhD in developmental or educational psychology, or for a career with a significant research element.

About This Course

The MSc in Developmental Science combines research methods training with holistic in-depth study of the subject. You’ll gain hands-on experience of key research methods such as eye-tracking, EEG, NIRS, and other experimental techniques used for working with infants and children. Facilities include the state-of-the-art Developmental Dynamics laboratory.

You’ll attain an in-depth understanding of human development and develop the skills needed to prepare research proposals and undertake your own original research, analysis, and synthesis. In addition, you’ll acquire transferable skills in oral and written communication, and in the analysis of complex data sets.

One of our programme’s key strengths is the opportunity to experience modern psychological research methods firsthand. This includes a research placement, tailored to the specific skills you need to further your research goals.

The programme’s core modules give solid grounding in the subject’s key areas. Optional modules can be chosen according to your specific interests.

The course builds onto a substantial piece of Master’s research, undertaken with the supervision of active researchers in the field. Take a look at the School of Psychology’s webpage to find a researcher who works on the topic that interests you.

Disclaimer

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Developmental Science MSc at University of East Anglia

25% Teaching Professionals
25% Protective service occupations
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Media Professionals
10% Finance Professionals
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Engineering professionals

Please see our website www.uea.ac.uk for further information

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 7

Minimum 65 in all components

The university offers a range of scholarships and bursaries which are based on academic merit.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Developmental Science, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

DEGREE CLASSIFICATION: Honours degree, at classification 2.1 or equivalent

DEGREE SUBJECT: Psychology or a relevant discipline (e.g. Medicine, Neuroscience)

Costs

Tuition Fees Developmental Science MSc

Channel Islands £11400
England UK £11400
Northern Ireland £11400
Scotland £11400
Wales £11400

Additional fee information

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of University of East Anglia in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of East Anglia in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #25 
    • #30 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #43 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #41 
    • #251 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #33 
    • #251 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #274 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

See all 28 university rankings of University of East Anglia

About University of East Anglia

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a government funded research university located in Norwich, England. The university operates from a single campus site which includes the Norwich Research Park and the Bob Champion Research and Education Building, as well a 24-hour library, a concert and gig venue, and the on-campus accommodation.

List of 330 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of East Anglia - Course Catalogue

Student composition of University of East Anglia

undergraduates:
13095
postgraduates:
3400
Total:
16495
  • Student Life in Norwich | University of East Anglia (UEA)
  • Life as a UEA student in the School of Psychology | University of East Anglia (UEA)
  • Preparing for University – Independent Learning advice from UEA Students
  • Alumni Stories: Language and Communication Studies MAs | UEA
  • 9 Reasons to Come to a UEA Open Day | University of East Anglia (UEA)
  • What's a Lecture Like? | University of East Anglia (UEA)

Where is this programme taught

University of East Anglia
map marker Show on map

Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Developmental Psychology MSc University of East Anglia 77% 4% 10% £9250 £20600 136 Norwich On campus Full-time
Research Methods (Developmental Psychology) MA Durham University - - - £10400 £24750 - Durham On campus Full-time
Brain and Cognitive Development MA Birkbeck, University of London - - - £12150 £19830 - London On campus Full-time
Developmental Science MSc University of East Anglia - - - £11400 £21200 - Norwich On campus Full-time
Applied Developmental Psychology MSc Queen's University of Belfast - - - - - - Belfast On campus Part-time
Developmental Psychology MSc Sheffield Hallam University - - - - - - Sheffield On campus Part-time
Developmental Psychology MSc MSc University of Dundee - - - - - - Dundee On campus Full-time
Developmental Psychology MSc University of Kent - - - - - - Canterbury On campus Part-time
Developmental Disorders MSc Lancaster University - - - - - - Lancaster On campus Full-time
Developmental Psychology MSc Lancaster University - - - - - - Lancaster On campus Full-time