Psychology of Childhood (C8813)

15 credits, Level 4

Spring teaching

This module introduces you to the study of developmental psychology by providing an overview of child development from birth through preadolescence.

You will learn about some of the key influences that have made you who you are today.

This module has three main aims:

• provide an overview of child development from birth through adolescence in four overarching areas: genetic influences to development (e.g. temperament), emotional development (e.g., attachment), cognitive development (e.g. Piaget), and social development (e.g. peer relations).
• introduce you to the key themes in developmental psychology study such as explaining individual differences, (dis)continuity, and the concept of the active child.
• explore and evaluate scientific evidence in the aforementioned areas.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• Psychology (with a professional placement year) BSc
• Psychology BSc
• Psychology with Business and Management BSc
• Psychology with Clinical Approaches BSc
• Psychology with Criminology BSc
• Psychology with Neuroscience BSc