Masters Degrees (Child Development)

We have 159 Masters Degrees (Child Development)

A Masters Degree in Child Development is an advanced academic programme focused on understanding the physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth patterns in children from infancy to adolescence.

This comprehensive course provides a deep insight into various developmental theories and concepts including key milestones in a child's life, the influence of family and society on their development, their learning processes and behaviour.

The curriculum typically combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical experiences that offer real-world application of theoretical knowledge.

Why study a Masters in Child Development

Pursuing a Masters Degree in Child Development presents numerous benefits, both personally and professionally. It offers an in-depth understanding of children's developmental process, equipping students with the knowledge to detect and address any potential development issues at an early stage.

A Child Development Masters Degree also opens wide the doors to various career paths including counselling, academia and research sectors striving to advance our knowledge on child development.

Master's Program in Design for Children - IED Rome

IED Italy (Istituto Europeo di Design) |
Design

Designing for childhood means engaging with a stage of life in which space, objects and relationships have a profound impact on cognitive, social and emotional development. View course

On campus Full time

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with QTS (Primary 5-11)

University of Warwick |
Centre for Teacher Education

At Warwick, we proudly train teachers who inspire and support the needs of every child. View course

On campus Full time

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with QTS (Primary Early Years 3-7)

University of Warwick |
Centre for Teacher Education

At Warwick, we proudly train teachers who inspire and support the needs of every child. View course

On campus Full time

MA Social Work

University of Hull |
Faculty of Health Sciences

Do you love working with people? Have you got a drive to help those within your community and feel impassioned to tackle social inequalities and… View course

On campus Full time

Early Years Education (with Early Years Teacher Status) - MA

University of Sussex |
Faculty of Social Sciences

Do you want to work with children from birth to five years old (including Reception) in the public and private sectors? Achieve Early Years Teacher… View course

On campus Full time

MSc - Psychology Conversion

University of Kent |
School of Psychology

If you have a passion for understanding human behaviour and development, but didn't take a degree in Psychology, this course is for you. View course

On campus Part time Full time Scholarships available

Online MA Education with Early Childhood

Wrexham University |
Education

Good early childhood education practitioners can have an enormous impact on the education of young children. View course

Online Part time

Primary Education (3-11) (Provider-led School-based) with QTS, PGCE

University of Greenwich |
School of Education

At the University of Greenwich, we develop excellent teachers who are resilient, critical, and reflective classroom practitioners. View course

On campus Full time

Primary Education (3-11) (Provider-led University-based) with QTS, PGCE

University of Greenwich |
School of Education

We develop excellent teachers who are resilient, critical, and reflective classroom practitioners. View course

On campus Full time

Masters Degrees (Child Development)

We have 159 Masters Degrees (Child Development)

Why study a Masters in Child Development

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Masters courses

Master's Program in Design for Children - IED Rome

IED Italy (Istituto Europeo di Design) |
Design

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with QTS (Primary 5-11)

University of Warwick |
Centre for Teacher Education