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MSc Childhood Development and Wellbeing in Practice

Manchester Metropolitan University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Learn about how inequalities in childhood and experiences inform child development, and how policy and practice can promote change and wellbeing. Learn to analyse critical frameworks that inform our understanding of mental health constructs in childhood, adolescence and emerging adulthood. Learn how to critically examine the evidence base and use of practices in childrens services. Designed for people with an interest in working across childrens services, this course will encourage you to explore how to promote positive mental health for young people across a variety of settings. Youll develop your practical psychological skills in assessment, formulation and intervention planning, as well as your awareness of yourself as an aspiring practitioner and researcher. Youll develop and practice critical research methods and analysis skills. Some of the topics youll study include psychological theories, early intervention approaches, and how developmental, societal, and environmental challenges influence all aspects of young peoples lives. Youll also learn how to identify and nurture protective factors, promoting young peoples strengths through preventative and restorative practices across settings. For your MSc, youll complete a service-based dissertation project focused to develop and advance practice in a particular area.

Career prospects

Youll have the skills to develop your career in mental health services for children and young people, such as in schools, social work, educational psychology, youth justice, civil services, and childrens centres.

As this course offers a comprehensive theoretical foundation to build your practitioner and research skills, you could pursue research or practitioner training routes to further your career in educational, clinical or counselling psychology.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 20,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

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The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, it offers a range of welcome events to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for their academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    38th out of 91

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    144 64%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    70th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    67th

    12

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