
Please note next start date is January 2026.
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 to evidence based mental health interventions for children and young people. Students on this course learn core therapeutic skills for working with children and young people. They then specialise in an evidence-based therapy. We are jointly commissioned with UCL, and at KCL we offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Parent training and Systemic Family Practice. During training, students attend lectures, clinical skills workshops, and small video feedback tutor groups at university, while practising clinically under supervision at their site. They learn how to deliver evidence-based interventions for common mental health 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 reports.
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Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
CBT pathway:
Systemic Family Practice pathway:
Parent Training pathway
You will be taught through a mix of lectures, clinical skills workshops/tutorials and online activities.
Contact time is based on 24 academic weeks. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work. |
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
All students are required to take: - Module 1 Core Therapeutical Skills for CYP Students on the CBT Stream take Modules 2 & 3 in addition. Students on the Parent Training Stream take Module 4 in addition. Students on the Systemic Family Practice take Module 5 and either Module 6, or both Module 7 & 8.
Available pathways according to chosen stream: Module 1 + 2 and 3 Module 1 + 4 Module 1 + 5 and 6 1 + 5 + 7 and 8 These modules are decided on accepting the place and NOT on completion of module 1. The evidence-based modality you train in is according to a specific number of places commissioned nationally and so it is not possible to move between modalities once the place has been commissioned. For more information on national curricula and qualification standards, please contact the course team.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
Graduates frequently continue in the field of mental health and wellbeing, and to obtain relevant professional accreditations in their chosen evidence-based modality.
Full time: Fees are paid by NHS England
Part time: N/A
Full time: N/A
Part time: N/A
Please note that for this course fees are paid by NHS England: you are not required to pay a deposit.
Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.
Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.
Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
CBT pathway:
Systemic Family Practice pathway:
Parent Training pathway
You will be taught through a mix of lectures, clinical skills workshops/tutorials and online activities.
Contact time is based on 24 academic weeks. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work. |
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
All students are required to take: - Module 1 Core Therapeutical Skills for CYP Students on the CBT Stream take Modules 2 & 3 in addition. Students on the Parent Training Stream take Module 4 in addition. Students on the Systemic Family Practice take Module 5 and either Module 6, or both Module 7 & 8.
Available pathways according to chosen stream: Module 1 + 2 and 3 Module 1 + 4 Module 1 + 5 and 6 1 + 5 + 7 and 8 These modules are decided on accepting the place and NOT on completion of module 1. The evidence-based modality you train in is according to a specific number of places commissioned nationally and so it is not possible to move between modalities once the place has been commissioned. For more information on national curricula and qualification standards, please contact the course team.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
Graduates frequently continue in the field of mental health and wellbeing, and to obtain relevant professional accreditations in their chosen evidence-based modality.
Full time: Fees are paid by NHS England
Part time: N/A
Full time: N/A
Part time: N/A
Please note that for this course fees are paid by NHS England: you are not required to pay a deposit.
Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.
The applications portal is open for the January 2026 intake from August 1st – 24th November 2025.
Course start date: 19th January 2026.
For more information regarding our courses please contact us using the details below
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