About the course

Our Child and Adolescent Mental Health MSc is a multidisciplinary course which will develop your understanding of child development and mental health difficulties experienced by children and adolescents. The course provides a critical platform to explore the diverse and lived experiences of children, young people and their families. On the children’s mental health course, you will use your developed theory and experience to explore the socio-cultural context through which children and young people experience distress.

　　This adolescent mental health course is taught by practitioners and academics from various backgrounds, including but not limited to: mental health, education, counselling, therapeutic work, speech and language-offering a diverse range of perspectives. The child and adolescent mental health MSc is an Interdisciplinary course New placement modules beginning in 2020/21 Choose either PG diploma or full MSc. Opportunities for additional training/experience (e.g. seminars, learning events, training, research projects etc) Diverse opportunities for future employment on the children’s mental health course

　　The child and adolescent mental health services course is innovative in its content and teaching methods, designed to provide you with a critical route to better understand the experiences of children, young people and their families. This programme is for practitioners from education, health, social or voluntary services working in some capacity with children and young people with mental health challenges at first or second tiers of service provision. Alternatively, if you are a psychology graduate or have studied similar disciplines like social and behavioural sciences (e.g. Psychology), education and more, then this course is also suitable for you. Relevant experience with young people is desirable, but not essential. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£16,500

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Northampton
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Northampton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Northampton

For the child and adolescent mental health MSc, you will normally need to hold a first class or upper second class (2:1) honours degree in a relevant discipline from a UK institution or the CNAA or equivalent.

　　If you have a lower second class (2:2) degree or practitioner qualification at diploma level and can demonstrate your ability to work at Master’s level you will also be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory for entry onto this course.

　　IELTS - 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other band (or equivalent)

　　TOEFL (iBT) - 88 overall (minimum score: Listening – 17, Reading – 18, Writing – 17, Speaking- 20)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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Further information

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

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