About the course

One in eight children are now diagnosed with a mental illness, while many more experience signs and symptoms of mental ill health. If you want to work in children’s services offering support to children, young people and their families experiencing mental health problems, this progressive degree is for you.

　　Professionals in this sector are finding increasing numbers of children accessing services because of their mental health needs. Our child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing degree asks ‘why’ It delves into how we should address this crucial issue and how we can make treatment accessible.

　　Examine key Government policies and explore interventions to understand what methods work. Weigh up the strengths and weaknesses of cross-discipline approaches to treatment and support.

　　You’ll boost your employability with practical work experience during this evidence-based programme of study. Or perhaps you’ll use your degree as a foundation for further study.

　　This course prepares graduates for a wide range of enriching roles in health, education and social care. Opportunities from this degree are wide and varied, with multiple potential career pathways. Past students have found themselves making a difference to the lives of children and adolescents and their families as: Pastoral support worker, Special educational needs coordinator Children’s centre worker, Social care worker, Teaching assistant, Learning mentor

　　Family support worker, Parental liaison officer, Student engagement officer, CAMH (Child and Adolescent Mental Health) practitioner

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£46,500

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2024	Ormskirk
Term 1 (September), 2025	Ormskirk

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Edge Hill University

Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required.

　　A Level - BCC-BBC.

　　BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications) Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM).

　　T Level - Overall grade of Merit.

　　International Baccalaureate (IB) We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.

　　Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

　　IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component

　　TOEFL internet-based - Overall score of 78 or above with minimum elements of listening 19, reading 18, speaking 19, and writing 21

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Edge Hill University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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