Module manager: Dr Tom Muskett
Email: T.Muskett@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
Successful completion of all pass for progression modules in Level 1 of: BSc Psychology or MPsyc, BSc Advanced Psychology or BA Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Thought (and its International and Industrial variants), or BSc Psychology with Education (and its International and Industrial variants).
| PSYC1603 | Developmental Psychology |
| PSYC3410 | Intercalated Programme: Advanced Developmental Psychology |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module aims to provide in depth coverage of key concepts in developmental psychology, and will be taught by a team of experts in this field. Students will continue to develop their knowledge of this discipline with particular emphasis on the research expertise of the module team.
The module aims to provide students with a broad knowledge of research in developmental psychology, developing the students' critical understanding of key theoretical and empirical work in these areas.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:-
1. Demonstrate nuanced and integrated knowledge of key topics and approaches in Developmental Psychology.
2. Critically discuss different theoretical perspectives across Developmental Psychology.
3. Identify and critically describe research papers from Developmental Psychology in relation to their potential applications in real-world practical contexts.
4. Communicate Developmental Psychology research findings for non-specialist audiences.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
1 Work ready: students will have demonstrated the ability to write in an executive style for a targeted professional audience.
2 Enterprise: students will have demonstrated the ability to create practical recommendation based on appraisal of research evidence.
Memory; cognition; attachment; social behaviour; developmental disorders; the developing brain; contexts for development; psychological frameworks for development; adult development and ageing.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-line Learning | 9 | 1.5 | 13.5 |
| Seminar | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Independent online learning hours | 1 | ||
| Private study hours | 80.5 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 18.5 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
Fortnightly seminars will be held to support students and to allow for discussion of lecture materials.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Evidence Brief | 70 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 70 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1.0 Hrs Mins | 30 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 30 | |
Given that the coursework tests different LOs to the examination, both summative components must be passed. In the event of failure of one or more components the module mark will be capped at 40 on successful resit of the failed component(s).
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Last updated: 15/05/2026
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