Gain a specialist academic qualification that’s grounded in government policies and plans to develop the UK’s healthcare workforce.
Suitable for professionals and those interested in research. This programme develops practitioners who are knowledgeable and skilled in their practice. You'll flex and adapt to constant change, and be ready to take on roles in services that have responsibility for children and young people. These can be in health, education, social care or the voluntary sector.
The course takes learners on a deep dive into areas from assessment and interventions relevant to specific to ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, self-harm, emergent personality disorders and includes a specific module dedicated to eating disorders.
A first degree or an upper second class (2:1) honours degree
Applicants who have a lower second class degree (2:2) or practitioners with a diploma qualification such as nursing and can demonstrate an ability to work at Masters level may be considered
With the emphasis on early intervention and raising awareness of mental health issues in children and young people, the range of settings where this MSc could be used is constantly developing.
Core Modlues:
Dissertation
Introduction to Postgraduate Research
Dissertation
Applying Methods in Health Research
Eating Disorders: Theory and Practice
Complexities of Care in Children and Young Peoples Mental
Health
Optional Modules:
Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People
Solution Focused Interventions
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