Developmental Psychology (C8546)
Developmental Psychology
Module C8546
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
Developmental Psychology gives students the opportunity to explore child development and gain insight into the psychological processes that made us who we are today. This module extends students’ understanding of child development across key areas such as perinatal and physical development, communicative and cognitive development and emotional and social development. Specific attention is given to underpinning themes that permeate developmental psychology, for example, unpacking the influences of nature and nurture, and understanding why there are individual differences in child development.
Full Module Description
Developmental Psychology gives students the opportunity to explore child development and gain insight into the psychological processes that made us who we are today. This module extends students’ understanding of child development across key areas such as perinatal and physical development, communicative and cognitive development and emotional and social development. Specific attention is given to underpinning themes that permeate developmental psychology, for example, unpacking the influences of nature and nurture, and understanding why there are individual differences in child development.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an up-to-date detailed knowledge of developmental psychology theories and concepts
Demonstrate an awareness of the major contemporary issues in developmental psychology, including individual differences, and identify areas where the knowledge base is most/least secure
Analyse and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of competing theoretical perspectives and/or research evidence
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 10 | 100.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 1 Assessment | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 01010101011 |
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