CAMH (Child and Adolescent Mental Health) - MA at University of South Wales

A non-clinical, interdisciplinary master's exploring the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people through evidence-based practice and research. It suits professionals in education, health and social care and the third sector as well as recent graduates in social sciences, education and youth work.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time  |  Intake: September 2027 (Newport)  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete three core 30-credit modules, one or two additional specialist modules, and a dissertation of 30 or 60 credits (the shorter dissertation allows an extra specialist module). Teaching is face-to-face in ten 2.5-hour evening sessions per module and all modules are assessed by coursework.

Career pathways

Graduates move into mental health and wellbeing lead roles, consultancy and training, policy development, research and PhD study across education, social work, nursing and support roles.

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