Online Bachelor’s in Developmental Psychology

Kickstart or transform your career with our online developmental psychology bachelor’s degrees from world-class universities. Earn your degree at your own pace from anywhere in the world.

Earn your developmental psychology bachelor’s degree online and understand how people grow, learn, and change

Explore the full spectrum of human development — from infancy through old age — with a fully online bachelor’s degree in developmental psychology. This programme provides a deep understanding of cognitive, emotional, and social development, equipping you with insights that apply to careers in education, counselling, social work, and beyond.

Study flexibly from anywhere in the world while building a strong foundation for professional roles or advanced study in psychology and human development.

Why choose an online developmental psychology bachelor’s degree?

Study on your schedule

Our online programmes are designed for flexibility, so you can learn at your own pace while managing your work and personal commitments.

Specialise in human development

Gain in-depth knowledge of how individuals develop across the lifespan — from childhood learning and adolescent identity to ageing and cognitive decline.

Open doors to meaningful careers

Graduates pursue roles in education, early childhood development, youth support, elder care, research, and psychology-focused fields.

What you’ll learn in a developmental psychology bachelor’s degree

Build the skills and knowledge to analyse and support human development across different life stages:

Core areas of psychology

Study the foundations of psychological science, including cognitive, behavioural, and social psychology.

Lifespan development

Examine how people grow and change physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially — from birth to late adulthood.

Childhood and adolescence

Understand key stages of early development and the impact of parenting, education, and peer relationships on psychological growth.

Adulthood and ageing

Explore the psychological and neurological changes that occur throughout adulthood, including issues related to work, family, health, and memory.

Developmental challenges and interventions

Learn about developmental disorders, trauma, and social disadvantage — and how professionals support individuals through targeted interventions.

FAQs

Most online programmes take 3 to 4 years to complete. Some universities offer part-time or accelerated pathways to suit your schedule and goals.

Tuition fees vary depending on the provider and country, but online degrees tend to be more affordable than traditional in-person programmes. With FutureLearn, you can access high-quality, flexible programmes at a lower cost.

Graduates go on to roles in education, early childhood services, social work, community outreach, elder care, and research. Many also pursue postgraduate qualifications to become licensed psychologists, counsellors, or specialists in developmental or educational psychology.

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