BSc Psychology of Child Development
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology of Child Development, an undergraduate degree centred on the study of children's psychological growth, behaviour, and cognitive development. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year or a foundation year. The first year covers foundations through modules such as Cognitive and Biological Psychology with Analytical Skills, Real-world Psychology, Developmental and Social Psychology with Analytical Skills, and Psychology: Past, Present and Future. The second year introduces advanced concepts via Advanced Cognitive and Biological Psychology with Quantitative Method, Advanced Social and Developmental with Qualitative Methods, and Principles of the Psychology of Child Development, alongside optional choices like Principles of Forensic and Criminal Psychology and Principles of Neuropsychology. The final year focuses on empirical investigation and application through Psychology in Action: Research, Practice and Individual Differences, Kickstart your Career: Work Placement and Preparing for Graduate Employment, Applied Psychology Project, and Building Brighter Children's Futures: Applying Successful Interventions.
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Entry requirements
104-120 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D* Pass Access Course: 104 -120 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 -120 points from Higher Level Subjects T level: M IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 25%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 25%
- Other Educational Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 72%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Cognitive and Biological Psychology with Analytical Skills
- Real-world Psychology
- Developmental and Social Psychology with Analytical Skills
- Psychology: Past, Present and Future
- Advanced Cognitive and Biological Psychology with Quantitative Method
- Advanced Social and Developmental with Qualitative Methods
- Principles of the Psychology of Child Development
- Principles of Forensic and Criminal Psychology
- Principles of Neuropsychology
- Psychology in Action: Research, Practice and Individual Differences
- Kickstart your Career: Work Placement and Preparing for Graduate Employment
- Applied Psychology Project
- Building Brighter Children's Futures: Applying Successful Interventions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology of Child Development at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £28,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Developmental psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology of Child Development at University of Lancashire do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology of Child Development at University of Lancashire?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology of Child Development at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology of Child Development at University of Lancashire accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology of Child Development at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology of Child Development at University of Lancashire?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.