Child and Adolescent Mental Health (Contemporary Studies) MSc

at City University of London

Benefits of this course
 

You will gain a thorough grounding in research skills and applied data analysis to support your role as an evidence-based practitioner, able to critically evaluate approaches to support and care for children and young people experiencing mental ill-health.

You will address key principles of child and adolescent mental healthcare and emotional well-being, together with current issues affecting mental health policy and practice through core discipline-specific modules.

Elective modules will allow you to build your professional knowledge and pursue your particular areas of interest.
 

Award
 

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

• Master of Science (MSc)
   

Who is this course for?
 

If you are a professional working in child and adolescent mental health and social care services, this master’s programme will prepare you for progression into senior and leadership roles.

UK

To apply for this course, you should have a lower second-class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution.

If you do not hold a degree, but have relevant employment experience in the health and social care sectors, your application may still be considered.

You will need to provide two references (at least one reference for recent graduates must be academic, other references could include a current employer). You will need to provide the referees’ work contact details for us to contact the referee separately after we have received your application. Please see the Entry Requirements page for full information.
 

English language requirements
 

If your first language is not English, one of the following is also required:

• A first degree from a UK university or an overseas institution recognised by City as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language. For example, from institutions in Australia, Canada or the USA.
• IELTS: 7.0.

The cost of studying at City, University of London varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay £14,050 annually, to study in City, University of London.

Career
 

Successful completion of this master’s degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to work effectively across professional services and agencies concerned with the mental health of children and young people.

You will be well placed to pursue opportunities and career pathways in areas such as:

• statutory health and social care services

• the voluntary sector

• health policy and management

• advanced practitioner roles

• education

• research.