Core Topics & Concepts:
-Theories of cognitive development – Piaget vs. Vygotsky
-Children’s reasoning about rights and social justice
-Media influence on childhood learning and development
-Emotional intelligence and social competence across cultures

Key Skills You Will Develop:
-Critical analysis – Evaluate psychological theories and research.
-Research interpretation – Understand and apply findings from developmental psychology.
-Cross-cultural awareness – Examine how psychological development varies globally.
-Communication skills – Discuss complex topics in psychology with confidence.
-Application of psychology – Link psychological principles to real-world scenarios.
-Reflective thinking – Consider how personal and societal factors influence child development.

By the end of this course, you will have a foundational understanding of how children learn, think, and develop—insights that can be applied in psychology, education, child care, and beyond.Students exploring an MSc in Psychology at the University of Surrey.
Take your first step into psychology and child development—start learning today!

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Gain essential knowledge and skills in child development, cognition, and psychology with this course.

Core Topics & Concepts:
-Theories of cognitive development – Piaget vs. Vygotsky
-Children’s reasoning about rights and social justice
-Media influence on childhood learning and development
-Emotional intelligence and social competence across cultures

Key Skills You Will Develop:
-Critical analysis – Evaluate psychological theories and research.
-Research interpretation – Understand and apply findings from developmental psychology.
-Cross-cultural awareness – Examine how psychological development varies globally.
-Communication skills – Discuss complex topics in psychology with confidence.
-Application of psychology