Faculty of Educational Psychology Opens Admissions for New Master's Program "Digital Childhood"

In 2026, MSUPE is opening admissions for a new unique Master's program "Digital Childhood."

• Level of education: Master's degree
• Field of study: 44.04.02 Psychological-Pedagogical Education
• Duration: 2 years
• Mode of study: Full-time
• Curriculum: 2026
• Graduating department: Department of Developmental Psychology named after Professor L.F. Obukhova

The program of the Faculty of Educational Psychology at MSUPE is aimed at training educational psychologists and research psychologists who combine deep knowledge of developmental psychology and psychology of development with competencies in the design and expert evaluation of the digital educational environment. Graduates will be capable of conducting scientific analysis of transformation processes in the mental development and socialization of children and adolescents in the digital environment, as well as developing and applying evidence-based methods for diagnosing, preventing, and correcting digital risks, and effectively using digital tools in professional psychological activities.

The program includes three university-wide and three professional modules: theory and methodology of research on digital childhood, digital tools and artificial intelligence in education and development, and practical psychology of support – from psychodiagnostics to designing safe digital environments.

The Master's program is oriented both toward scientific research on digital childhood and practical work in schools, PPMSC centers, EdTech companies, the IT sector, and educational management bodies.