You will study a variety of modules across your programme of study. The module details given below are subject to change and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Mental Health in Context
This module will examine policy, current context, issues, and debates. You will critically analyse the present strategy in developing and responding to the mental health needs of children and young people. You will develop a deep level of understanding of how mental health strategy has been developed by the government and how other guidance links into this emerging area.
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs
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.
Research Methods
There will be a range of research methods covered and the module will explore the issues linked to research in mental health with children and young people.
Dissertation
You will have a choice of either an empirical dissertation, major study (systematic review of literature), or work-based project linked to a research interest in mental health.
Option specialist modules
Individual Intervention Strategies in Practice
This module will focus on developing your own practice with children and young people using evidence-based intervention strategies in SEMH.
Family Intervention Strategies in Practice
This module will focus on developing your own practice with working with families using evidence-based intervention and support strategies.
Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Practice
This module will focus on developing your practice with children and young people who have a special educational need or disability using evidence-based strategies linked to their SEMH needs.
Safeguarding and Supervision in Practice
This module will focus on the safeguarding needs of children and young people who have SEMH needs, including the impact of SEN, vulnerable families and child sexual or economic exploitation.