menu icon
Child & Adolescent Mental Health MSc

Child & Adolescent Mental Health MSc

Different course options

Full time | Denmark Hill Campus 1 | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Pediatrics

Course Summary

This is a unique course for international and UK-based psychiatrists, pediatricians and psychologists, as well as allied professionals leading to enhanced clinical and research skills in child and adolescent mental health. Our child and adolescent mental health programme is taught by leading figures in the field and offers comprehensive content with strong research and clinical focus.

Key benefits

  • Taught by leading clinicians and academics in the field.
  • Opportunity to engage in innovative research.
  • Work with a variety of specialist clinicians as part of the clinical placement.
  • Obtain a course qualification which is internationally recognised.
  • Mandatory supervised clinical placement.
  • Innovative web-based clinical learning to supplement direct experience.
  • Optional teaching in Eating Disorders, CBT and on Addictions in Young People.

Modules

Child Development (15 Credits)
Clinical Skills (45 Credits)
Dissertation (60 Credits)
Presentation Skills (15 Credits)
Research Skills (15 Credits)
Service Development and Service Evaluations (15 Credits)
Systematic Literature Review (15 Credits)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£15,840

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£37,368

Entry requirements

Standard requirements

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelors (honours) degree

If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Programme-Specific Requirements

Bachelor's degree with at least 2:1 honours in psychology/medicine/nursing/social work/education from a UK university or the overseas equivalent plus one year full time postgraduate experience working with children or adolescents with mental health problems. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree, if you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

A 2:2 degree may be considered only where applicants also has substantial clinical experience.

University information

King's College London (King’s) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK. With a rich history dating back to 1829, it is located in the heart of London and comprises five campuses including its historic main campus at The Strand. The university offers an extensive range of postgraduate programmes across a variety of disciplines, combining world-class teaching, research excellence, and a commitment to developing...more

Similar courses at this uni