Mental Health in Children and Young People MA
Leeds Trinity UniversityLeeds Trinity University, Main Campus (Horsforth)
Course overview
The MA Mental Health in Children and Young People at Leeds Trinity focuses on the nature of mental health in educational and social care environments for children and young people., The MA Mental Health in Children and Young People focuses on the nature of mental health in educational and social care environments for children and young people, examining how mental health can impact on an individual. This is a practitioner-focused course that will equip you with the skills, knowledge and understanding to work in a multi-professional environment with individuals and families, with a focus on promoting and supporting positive mental health.
Key highlights
- Explores mental health in educational and social care settings
- Examines how mental health can impact on an individual
- Practitioner-focused course for those working with young people
- Prepares you to work in multi-professional environments with families
- Focuses on promoting and supporting positive mental health
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant area; or above
- Additional condition: work_experience — …health in a universal manner OR you will need to have a minimum of three months’ experience of ongoing engagement with groups of children and young people.
- Additional condition: dbs_check — If you will be required to undertake a placement as part of your course, you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
All Leeds Trinity graduates are eligible for a tuition fee discount on postgraduate courses of up to 50%, excluding PGCE Provider-led, School Direct or SCITT courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Children's mental health practitioner
- Child and adolescent mental health support worker
- Education mental health practitioner
- Family support worker
- Youth worker
- Pastoral care manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: See leedstrinity.ac.uk/study/fees-and-finance | International: £12,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Leeds Trinity University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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