BSc Honours Child Development and Psychology
- Entry level
- A-Level entry
- Field of study
- Psychology
- Duration
- 4 years
- Institution
- University of Zimbabwe
Entry requirements
This is a degree. It is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.
As the institution publishes it
5 'O' Level passes including Mathematics at grade C or better and a relevant Science subject, plus at least any 2 'A' Level passes.
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About this programme
Studies how children grow and learn. You learn child development, learning and behaviour, family and school influences, and how to identify and respond to developmental difficulties. Suits students who like working with children and families. Study typically includes observation, assessment and research projects, supporting education and child-welfare careers.
What you will study
Developmental psychology; child behaviour and learning; family and community influences; psychological assessment basics; research methods and statistics.
Further study and pathways
MSc in child or educational psychology; registration after further training; schools, clinics and child-welfare agencies.
Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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