King's College London

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Postgraduate degree

Overview

Please note next start date is January 2026

This programme is an initiative from the Department of Health, which supports the government’s priority to increase access of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people. CWPs are trained to deliver evidence based early interventions in a variety of community settings.

During training, students attend lectures, clinical skills workshops and video feedback groups at university, while practising clinically under supervision at their site. They learn how to deliver guided self help interventions for common mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and behavioural problems, and how to evaluate the success of the interventions in a way that is meaningful for children, young people and their families. They learn service project, presentation and workshop skills, and clinical competencies are assessed with video sessions and case report.

Key benefits

This is a BPS Accredited Approved Wellbeing training course for CWP.
Competence in delivery of evidence based low intensity interventions for common mild to moderate mental health problems in children and young people in community settings
Being part of an exciting initiative and programme that increases access to mental health care for children and young people
Increased competence in presentation skills and workshop delivery
Development of service project and case presentation skills
Being part of a bonded team of staff and students from diverse education and training backgrounds, at university and at site

Key Information

Course type:

Single honours

Delivery mode:

In person

Study mode:

Full time

Duration:

One year

Credit value:

120 credits

Application status:

Open

Start date:

January 2026

Taught in

Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

Administrative bodies

Regulating body

Application closing date guidance

The applications portal is open for the January 2026 intake from August 1^st – 25^th November 2025.

Course start date: 19^th January 2026.

Base campus

Students outside the main building at Denmark Hill

Denmark Hill Campus

Denmark Hill, in Southwark, London, is a vibrant area known for its historical landmarks and green spaces. Home to King's College and the Maudsley Hospitals, it also features Ruskin Park, named after John Ruskin, and the Camberwell College of Arts.