该学位旨在通过研究家庭，社区和其他社交网络的影响，使您了解孩子的环境角色。您将探索非典型发展路径下的生物学和社会因素的相互作用，例如在阅读障碍，自闭症和其他发育障碍中观察到的那些。该计划旨在为希望加深对发展科学前沿研究的心理学和相关学科的毕业生，以及希望更新其培训的成熟从业者和政策制定者而设计。MA致力于使您能够对现有知识进行批判性思考。
Our MA Developmental Sciences is designed to give you an understanding of the role of the child's environment through the study of the impact of the family, communities and other social networks. You will explore the interaction of biology and social factors in the context of atypical developmental paths, such as those observed in dyslexia, autism and other developmental disorders.<br><br>The programme is designed for graduates from psychology and related disciplines who seek to deepen their understanding of cutting-edge contemporary research in developmental science, as well as established practitioners and policy-makers wishing to update their training. The MA focuses on enabling you to reflect critically on existing knowledge.<br>Graduates can pursue careers in psychology, health or social work, education, and policy development. Possible professions may include psychologist, counsellor, or researcher. This degree may also be useful in becoming a further education lecturer.<br><br>We offer a comprehensive Careers and Employability Service to help you advance your career, while our in-house, professional recruitment consultancy, Birkbeck Talent, works with London's top employers to help you gain work experience that fits in with your evening studies.