BSc Developmental Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Developmental Psychology is an undergraduate degree focused on cognitive, emotional, and social development from infancy to adulthood. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students may switch to another specialised psychology route or to BSc Psychology before the end of year two. The first year introduces foundational concepts through INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY. The second year examines empirical analysis and theoretical frameworks through modules such as SOCIAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY, COGNITIVE AND BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS, and INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS. Optional modules in the second year include APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY ROUTE A and APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY ROUTE B. The final year centers on independent investigation via the RESEARCH PROJECT, alongside compulsory study in DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE IN ACTION. Optional modules span areas such as EDUCATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE, FOUNDATIONS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, and CHILD DEVELOPMENT IN CONTEXT.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 69%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 89%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 63%
- London: 14%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
- SOCIAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
- COGNITIVE AND BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
- PSYCHOLOGY IN CONTEXT
- EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
- INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS
- APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY ROUTE A
- APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY ROUTE B
- PORTRAITURE AND IDENTITY
- PROGRAMMING FOR NON-SPECIALISTS
- POWER, WEALTH AND NATIONS: GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
- PHILOSOPHY OF ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE (LEVEL 5)
- LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND IDENTITY
- PROPAGANDA
- REASONING AND LOGIC
- DIGITAL MEDIA: CONCEPTS, TECHNOLOGIES & CULTURES
- INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE I (SPRING START)
- VIDEO GAMES
- EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
- PSYCHOLOGY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH
- RESEARCH PROJECT
- DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE IN ACTION
- EDUCATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE
- FOUNDATIONS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
- PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE
- PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER, SEXUALITY AND DIVERSE RELATIONSHIPS
- PSYCHOLOGY OF SLEEP
- CHILD DEVELOPMENT IN CONTEXT
- NEURODEVELOPMENTAL CONDITIONS
- SOCIAL PERCEPTION AND BEHAVIOUR: FROM INDIVIDUALS TO RELATIONSHIPS TO GROUPS
- ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
- BRAIN AND COGNITION
- PSYCHOLOGY OF RISK
- FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
- BEING HUMAN: EVOLUTIONARY AND COMPARATIVE APPROACHES IN PSYCHOLOGY
- BEING INTELLIGENT: COMPARATIVE VIEWS ON ANIMAL, HUMAN AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
- CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
- PSYCHOLOGY OF GOOD AND EVIL
- THE MAGICAL VISUAL WORLD
- SCIENCE OF EMOTION
- A SYSTEMS APPROACH TO MENTAL HEALTH
- PROGRAMMING FOR NON-SPECIALISTS
- WHAT IS TEACHING? THE TEACHER'S ROLE AND PRACTICE IN DIFFERENT SETTINGS
- CHILDHOOD, YOUTH AND TRANSITIONS
- POWER, WEALTH AND NATIONS: GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
- PHILOSOPHY OF ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE (LEVEL 5)
- PROPAGANDA
- LGBT AND BEYOND: SEXUAL CULTURES, QUEER IDENTITIES, AND THE POLITICS OF DESIRE
- GENDER AND POWER
- CULTURE AND POWER
- MATERIAL WORLDS
- CRITICAL APPROACHES TO DIGITAL MEDIA IN THE AI AGE
- WE'RE HERE, WE'RE QUEER: GLOBAL SEXUALITIES AND CONTEMPORARY QUEER CULTURES
- MEDIA, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL CHANGE
- INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE I (SPRING START)
- VIDEO GAMES
- EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
- PSYCHOLOGY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH
- THE POLITICS OF STORYTELLING
- MEDIA, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Developmental Psychology at University of East Anglia earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £33,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Developmental psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Developmental Psychology at University of East Anglia do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Developmental Psychology at University of East Anglia?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Developmental Psychology at University of East Anglia?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Is BSc Developmental Psychology at University of East Anglia accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Developmental Psychology at University of East Anglia?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.