MA Mental Health in Children and Young People

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.

General Eligibility

• A good (2:2 or above) BA or BSc degree in a relevant area. 

• You will need to be working, willing to volunteer or to undertake a placement in a relevant setting working with children or young people around emotional wellbeing and developing positive mental health in a universal manner.

• 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.

• If you will be required to undertake a placement as part of your course, you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• • Minimum English Language entry requirements: IELTS Academic 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent