University of Nottingham Malaysia
MSc in Developmental Disorders
UNM/JPT-N/311/7/0114(10/26)MQA/PSA15084
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: 2 years
- Start date: September 2025
- Malaysian fee: RM58,000 per programme
- International fee: RM66,000 per programme
- Intake: September
Course overview
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 content
The 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.
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Childhood Clinical and Behavioural Disorders
- Developmental Disorders in Context
- Psychological Assessment
- Advanced Methods in Psychology
- Professional Skills
- Research project
Entry requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.
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.
Eligibility can only be confirmed upon submission of a complete application.
IELTS (Academic):
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6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)
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TOEFL (iBT):
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90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking) |
PTE (Academic):
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71 (with no less than 65 in each element)
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| MUET: |
Band 4.5 |
- IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old.
- IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.
- IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.
- MUET results are valid for five years from the release date.
Learning and assessment
How you will learn
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Practical classes
- Supervision
In addition to lectures, some modules have lab sessions, some have workshops and some drop in sessions. Each module is run with the aim of providing best learning experience for students and module objectives are achieved by devising the most appropriate delivery and assessment methods.
How you will be assessed
- Coursework
- Group coursework
- Examinations
- Dissertation
- Presentation
- Essays
- Research project
- Poster presentation
- Portfolio (written/digital)
- Reflective review
Modules are assessed by a combination of exams and coursework at the end of the relevant semester.
Fees
| Malaysian students | RM58,000 per programme |
| International students | RM66,000 per programme |
Funding
Find out about scholarships, financial assistance and specific research funding available to all malaysian and international students.
Scholarship fundingWhere you will learn
Malaysia Campus
Semenyih Campus is 48km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and just 45 minutes’ drive from the famous city centre with its iconic Petronas Twin Towers. On arrival, you are immersed in the green jungle backdrop that Malaysia provides with wildlife, sunshine and campus lake.
The campus is home to our business, education, science and engineering schools, which sit alongside a sports centre, library and student accommodation. The University has everything a modern day student could wish for with the added bonus of being located in central Asia allowing you to travel further afield in your free time.
Public transport is plentiful with free shuttle services operating on some routes. Taxi/Grab services in Malaysia are very reasonable and used widely by the student community.
This content was last updated on 14 January 2025. Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but changes are likely to occur between the date of publishing and course start date. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply.