Developmental Psychology 7.5 credits
About the course
The aim of the course is that the students will acquire basic knowledge in developmental psychology. The focus of the course will mainly be on development from infancy to older adults from different perspectives, including biological, cognitive and socio-emotional aspects. Genetic, environmental, gender and cross- cultural contributions to development will also be examined. The course further covers different research perspectives and study methods within the field of developmental psychology.
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Autumn 2025
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Developmental Psychology
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts3 November 2025
Ends3 December 2025
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-21213
SelectionResults-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 2025. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
Total fee: SEK 12,075
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Spring 2026
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Developmental Psychology
Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
Application opens 15 September 2025Show more Show less
Starts24 March 2026
Ends3 May 2026
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-21302
SelectionResults-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
ApplicationThe online application opens 15 September 2025 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 October 2025.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
Total fee: SEK 12,075
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