Developmental Psychology

• • Introduction to the lifespan perspective
  • Theories of human development
  • Research designs and methods related to human development
  • Biological development in infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood
  • Cognitive development in infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood
  • Socioemotional development in infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood
  • Contemporary issues in developmental psychology

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• SWI-PSS250

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

SWI-STA10003-Foundations of Statistics, or SWI-STA102 and SWI-PSY10003-Psychology 100, or SWI-PSS110 , or SWI-PSY10007-Brain and Behaviour and SWI-PSY10004-Psychology 101, or SWI-PSS120 , or SWI-PSY10008-Fundamentals of Psychology and SWI-PSY10005-Introduction to Research Methods ;

Special requirements

No special requirements

This subject aims to provide students with an understanding of human development. Students will gain familiarity with the main theories of human development and the processes, periods, and issues in development. The subject will also address topics in relation to the physical, cognitive and socioemotional development of individuals from infancy to adulthood. Students will be given the opportunity to develop professionally relevant skills and experience in applying statistical knowledge to answer research questions relevant to developmental psychology.

Please note: assessment values are indicative only, details will be advised at the start of the subject.

• Review Report (25%)
• Research Report (35%)
• Final Assessment (TBC) (40%)

Current study term: 28 Feb 21 to 30 May 21

Next study term: 29 Aug 21 to 28 Nov 21