Embark on an exciting journey through the complexities of the brain and how each person's unique wiring contributes to the diversity of our species.
Change and diversity are essential characteristics of the cognition, behaviour, and brains of children, adolescents, and adults. This MSc takes neurodiversity as a framework for understanding development across the whole human lifespan and how development varies between people. Embark on a unique opportunity to gain advanced training in how to characterise diversity and development, and how to study them with the latest research designs and statistical methods.
This course will run over 12 months in a full-time-mode. There is also scope to undertake the programme on a part-time basis. While the exact content may change, in the first term you will typically complete the compulsory modules while in the second you will be able to choose from a range of optional modules. This is based on a full time Masters course. For part-time students we will devise a study plan in the first weeks tailoring your studies to your non-academic commitments.
Teaching in the first term focusses on core modules. The core modules are designed to promote development of skills in critical analysis, understanding interdisciplinary research, and scientific writing.
In the second term you will be able to choose from a range of optional modules. You can find examples below.
In the final term you will undertake your dissertation using the knowledge you have gained in your first two term, honing in on your chosen topic.
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To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
Applicants who do not meet our requirement for a 2:1 in their final-year research project, but who have gained significant research experience in a relevant research setting will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The personal statement is an important part of your application. The personal statement should be no longer than one page.
For the MSc Developmental Science and Neurodiversity programme, briefly describe a completed or on-going research project. This could be your final year undergraduate project or any other research project you contributed.
Please describe your experience with conducting statistical data analysis (what kinds of analysis are you familiar with, and what statistical packages/platforms have you used?). We would also like to hear about relevant academic, professional, or personal experience that makes you a good candidate for this programme. What are your research interests? Briefly describe how your research interests fit within the areas of research expertise in the School of Psychology, University of Birmingham.