Modules and degree structure

Programme content for the MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Our MSc is worth 180 credits, the structure is outlined below. It is also possible to take this programme as a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert). The PGDip is worth 120 credits and follows the same structure as the MSc, without the 60 credit research project. The PGCert is worth 60 credits, and consists of 4 taught modules, more information is availble on the following webpage: PGCert Child and Adolescent Metal Health

Full-time study

Core modules

Optional modules

Please note module details and content are subject to change.

Dissertation/report

All MSc students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 10,000 to 12,000 words.

Research Project - Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Part-time study

For students undertaking the part-time route, 4 modules should be taken in year 1 and 4 plus the dissertation should be taken in year 2. In year 1, students must take 3 compulsory modules and choose 1 module from the list of optional modules. In year 2, students must take 2 compusory modules and the dissertation module and must choose 2 optional modules from list below.

Year one

CORE MODULES

Module title

Introduction to Child & Adolescent Mental Health

Basic Research Methods in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Treatments in Child & Adolescent Mental Health - Psychological Interventions

OPTIONAL MODULES

Adolescent Mental Health & Transition to Adult Services

Mental Health and Schools

Child Mental Health and Well-being: Adaptations

International Child Mental Health

Year 2

CORE MODULES

Research Project - Dissertation

Treatments in Child and Adolescent Mental Health - Pharmacological

Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Child Mental Health

OPTIONAL MODULES

International Child Mental Health

Mental Health and Schools

Adolescent Mental Health & Transition to Adult Services

Child Mental Health and Well-being: Adaptations