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Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) MSc
Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) MSc

Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) MSc

  • ID:UNIC440286
  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirement

  • 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.

English requirement

  • Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 overall (or equivalent) with a score no lower than 6.0 for writing and no remaining band/component below 5.5

Course Information

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. You will use your developed theory and experience to explore the socio-cultural context through which children and young people experience distress.

This 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.

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STAGE 1

  • Therapeutic Interventions with Children, Young People and Families (30 Credits)
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods (10 Credits)
  • Dissertation and Research Methods (50 Credits)
  • Understanding Children and Young People's Distress (30 Credits)
  • Therapeutic Skills for Working with Children, Young People and Families (30 Credits)
  • With Young People in Mind: Clinical, Community or Educational Placement (30 Credits)
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • careers in CAMHs and services
  • careers in education, the health service, social work

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

 £470 per year

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