MA CAMH Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Course overview
The MA CAMH (Child and Adolescent Mental Health) at the University of South Wales is a one-year full-time master’s programme. It is a non-clinical MA designed for people working with children and young people or those who want to, offering a broad understanding of mental health, social and emotional development, and wellbeing among children and adolescents.
During the MA CAMH (Child and Adolescent Mental Health) in the University of South Wales, students will study core modules such as: CAMH: Contexts and Concepts (theoretical foundations and contextual understanding), Managing and Supporting CAMH and SEBD, Research Methodology, and a Dissertation.
Students choose one or two specialist optional modules depending on their interests and career aims. They learn and are assessed through a combination of lectures, small-group sessions, assignments, and coursework with no formal exams.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement and a relevant academic or employer reference. They should be able to demonstrate an understanding of forensic practices, biology, and chemistry, or relevant forensic work experience within their personal statement.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants should hold a good first degree, and experience is greatly valued.
- Applicants from other degree backgrounds may be accepted if they have sufficient relevant work or voluntary experience.
English Language requirements:
- International applicants whose first language is not English will need to have achieved an overall IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
- A TOEFL score of 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing.
- PTE Academic with a score of 59 overall and 59 in each component.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
All Chevening Awards cover tuition fees and living costs for a one year postgraduate course.
Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW International Students Progressing to Masters
Progression Fee Discount of £3,500.
Up to £3,500
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MA CAMH (Child and Adolescent Mental Health) from the University of South Wales are prepared for roles such as:
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Officer
- Mental Health Researcher
- Consultant or Trainer
- Policy Development Officer
- Specialist Support Worker
Cost of study
International students applying to the MA CAMH (Child and Adolescent Mental Health) at the University of South Wales will pay £17,900 per year. Fees are subject to an annual review.
Admission
You can apply directly through the University's online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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