London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Psychology and Trauma (Child and Adolescent) in London United Kingdom | University College London
University College London
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London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
20,500
(c. USD27,453.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Led by top academics at Anna Freud, the Psychology and Trauma MSc (Child and Adolescent) enables you to examine cutting-edge research and practical applications concerning childhood trauma's psychological effects. This adaptable online program can be pursued full-time or part-time, offering PG Certificate, PG Diploma, or Masters-level study.Program OverviewThe course is directed by experts from London's Anna Freud Centre, an internationally recognized hub for child mental health research, training, and clinical work.The Psychology and Trauma MSc provides students with contemporary knowledge of trauma theory and practice. Core modules cover fundamental theories, enhancing your grasp of how traumatic experiences influence development throughout life. You'll explore trauma's mental health impacts, including behavioral challenges, PTSD, complex PTSD, and personality disorders, alongside evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies for children and families. The curriculum integrates multiple perspectives, including neuroscience, cognitive-behavioral approaches, and systems theories, while examining systemic, cultural, and global contexts of trauma across sectors like public health, education, and social services.
Participants gain access to exceptional teaching resources, learning from UCL's academic specialists and frontline trauma professionals. Lived experiences form a crucial component of the program. The child and adolescent specialization leverages the UCL-Anna Freud Centre collaboration, drawing on the charity's renowned clinical, educational, and research expertise in child mental health.
Ideal CandidatesThis program suits individuals interested in trauma psychology, including psychology students seeking advanced knowledge and professionals in education, healthcare, social services, or mental health fields looking to expand their expertise. The distance-learning format accommodates students worldwide who require flexible study options.
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Language Requirements
English
IELTS
Qualification Requirements
This course is specifically aimed at professionals working in sectors such as psychology, mental health, health care, social care, education, community, criminal justice, or public health. This will include professionals working with either adult populations, or children and adolescents.
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required. Alternatively, a lower second-class honours degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard will be considered if there is evidence of sufficient professional experience in a relevant setting. Applicants will usually have a degree in Psychology, Mental Health, Public Health, Social Sciences, Child Development, Education, Social Work or related disciplines, but those with a degree in another discipline will be considered if there is evidence of sufficient professional experience in a relevant setting.
 
IELTS: Overall score of 7.0 and a minimum of 6.5 in each component. TOEFL: Overall score of 96 with 24/30 in reading and writing and 22/30 in speaking and listening.
Tuition
GBP
20,500