Study MSc in Developmental Disorders at University of Nottingham Malaysia in Malaysia, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

About this course

About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
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What will I learn?

The Master of Science (MSc) in Developmental Disorders (which aligns with the parallel programme in the UK campus) will give advanced theoretical knowledge of the psychological aspects of neuro-developmental, clinical and behavioural conditions that become apparent during childhood and affect a child’s life in several areas. Examples of developmental disorders are Autism, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Tic Disorders, and Learning Disorders (such as dyslexia or dysgraphia).When completing this MSc, you will have expertise in cutting-edge research methods that are suited to investigating psychological aspects of neuro-developmental, clinical and behavioural conditions and practical knowledge on aspects of diagnosis and assessment, management strategies and plans to support children with developmental disorder. As such, this MSc combines scientific research with clinical psychological practice.Why choose this course?This programme is meant for people with an interest in developmental psychology/ developmental disorders. It will provide foundational knowledge and research training for later professional qualifications in educational or clinical psychology. This MSc will be of interest to people working in clinical or educational fields, and individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in (academic/commercial) research.Course contentThe course consists of 3 semesters (full-time). The autumn and spring semester include taught modules, and the research project will be done in the summer. Part-time students will complete half of the taught modules in the first year and the other half in the second year, and they will conduct their research project in the summer term of the second year. Teaching methods include workshops, lectures, seminars and research supervision, while assessment includes essays, research reports, literature reviews, case studies and presentations.CareersThis MSc is meant for people with an interest in enhancing knowledge of developmental disorders/research skills, and who are aiming for a career in clinical or educational fields and/or in (academic/commercial) research.Job prospectsThe job opportunities are quite diverse (research, clinical setting). Starting salary depends largely on the job type.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

RM68,000.00 (US$ 15,467) per year

For International Students, a 6 percentage Sales and Service Tax (SST) will apply to non-Malaysian citizens from 1 July 2025.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Nottingham Malaysia

Jalan Broga,

Semenyih,

Selangor,

43500, Selangor, Malaysia

Entry requirements

For international students

An upper second-class honours degree (2:1) or international equivalent in Psychology or a related discipline. Some prior experience with quantitative research methods and/or statistics will usually be required.Applicants with a second-class honours degree (2:2) or international equivalent will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on their profile of performance or work experience. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.Applicants must hold a degree from a recognised university. We welcome students from all academic backgrounds and consider a wide range of qualifications. For certain programmes, prior qualifications must be in related fields. As part of the admissions process, applicants may be invited to attend an interview if further evaluation is deemed necessary.IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking)PTE (Academic): 71 (with no less than 65 in each element)