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Psychology holds significant importance as it encompasses the entire spectrum of human experience, from basic visual perception to intricate social dynamics. This field examines how individuals think, behave, and relate to one another. By studying psychology, development, and developmental disorders at Royal Holloway, you'll delve into topics concerning both typical and atypical childhood development. This includes exploring perceptual, cognitive, and social skill formation during early years, along with conditions like autism, Down syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD.
Our department ranks among the UK's leading psychology programs, recognized for outstanding research and teaching quality. The synergy between our research and teaching keeps students at the cutting edge of psychological science. Your academic journey will culminate in a capstone research project that contributes to our distinguished research environment.
This three-year program covers fundamental psychological concepts while allowing specialization in human developmental processes and their potential disruptions during the final year. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students gain access to our state-of-the-art facilities, featuring an on-site MRI scanner, precision motion tracking systems, discreet behavioral observation technology, and a specialized infant research laboratory.
Duration: 3 years full time