MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

This MSc degree offers an opportunity for comprehensive study in the field of mental health and educational issues of children and adolescents. You'll consider theoretical and practical issues relating to the main factors influencing paediatric mental health from biological, social, cultural and psychological perspectives. It will enable you to pursue or advance your career in teaching or mental health.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Professions | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology, Clinical Skills for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Practitioners, Introduction to Skills Based Practice, Psychopathology, Research Design and Analysis for Psychology, Research Project, Resilience and Mindfulness.

Career pathways

Our Child and Adolescent Mental Health MSc will provide you with opportunities to enter or progress within a diverse range of occupations, including psychology, social work, nursing and teaching. The course will also allow you to pursue further study in clinical and educational psychology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will be required to have: a minimum of a lower second-class (2.2) honours degree in the area of social sciences, health, education and human sciences. Students from other disciplines who have extensive relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis. English language: If you require a Student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our higher requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 20,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=CHADMH-F

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