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MA Mental Health in Children and Young People

MA Mental Health in Children and Young People

Different course options

Full time | Leeds Trinity University | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Children / Youth (Social Work) Childcare Skills People With Mental Health Problems: Social Work Mental Health Nursing (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course overview

The MA Mental Health in Children and Young People focuses on the nature of mental health in educational and social care environments for children and young people, examining how mental health can impact on an individual.

This is a practitioner-focused course that will equip you with the skills, knowledge and understanding to work in a multi-professional environment with individuals and families, with a focus on promoting and supporting positive mental health.

About this course

We’ve designed this course in the context of present challenges in working with young people and families in supporting positive mental health.

You will address issues at an advanced practical level, such as how to identify wellbeing concerns, as well as how organisations can understand their role in supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing.

You will look into support offered to children and young people with identified needs and how provision is designed, monitored, evaluated and implemented as well as developing a preventative approach to meeting need. We will also focus on emerging issues within mental health, ensuring that you are at the forefront of practice nationally and internationally.

The course will adopt a multidisciplinary approach, with three elements that focus on theory, practice and research in mental health that are integrated into each module. You will explore a range of evidence-based practice in early intervention methods for promoting emotional wellbeing. We also make sure there is plenty of focus on employability and progression within the area of mental health in education and social care, which will include one-to-one support for individual career planning.

There will be a chance to personalise your assessments throughout the course, with negotiated tasks linked to your own strengths to evidence the course outcomes.

By the time you graduate, you’ll have the skills, knowledge, and experience to make a positive impact on the mental health of children and young people.

Modules

This module will examine the different social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Young people and children who have a SEMH need often have severe difficulties in managing emotions and behaviour, the causes and triggers to these will be explored. SEMH does not have to be a lifelong condition and with appropriate support and intervention, children and young people can move forward and live successful lives. The types of support at a universal and early intervention level will be studied. There will also be a focus on the key mental health needs of anxiety and depression.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,950

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£11,500

Entry requirements

We welcome applicants with the following qualifications and experience: A good (2:2 or above) BA or BSc degree in a relevant area. You will need to be working or willing to take up work/volunteer in a relevant setting working with children or young people around emotional wellbeing and developing positive mental health in a universal manner, OR You will usually need to have three months’ experience of ongoing engagement with groups of children and young people. You need to show this in your application form in both your personal statement and work record. One of your references must be from this work with children. Your personal statement is a key tool that we use to assess your application. You will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

University information

Leeds Trinity is a university with a big reputation. It offers a personalised and inclusive experience that gives every student the support they need to realise their potential. The campus is located on a green and spacious site in Horsforth, about 10km from Leeds city centre, and offers a comprehensive selection of qualifications including foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate degrees in a range of humanities and social...more