Teaching & modules
Modules
Required modules
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.
- 1. Core therapeutic skills for CYP (60 credits)
- 2. CBT for anxiety, PTSD, OCD and BDD in CYP (30 credits)
- 3. CBT for Depression CBT for depression in CYP (30 credits)
- 4. Parent Training for Conduct Problems (30 credits)
- 5. Systemic Family Practice: Basic Skills (30 credits)
- 6. Systemic Family Practice: Eating Disorders (30 credits)
- 7. Systemic Family Practice: Conduct Disorders (15 credits)
- 8. Systemic Family Practice: Depression and Self-Harm (15 credits)
Optional modules
Available pathways according to chosen stream:
Module 1 + Modules 2 & 3
Module 1 + Module 4
Module 1 + Module 5 & 6
Module 1 + Module 5 & 7 & 8
These modules are decided on accepting the place, not on completion of Module 1. The evidence-based modality you train in is according to a specific number of places commissioned nationally. It is not possible to move between modality once the place has been commissioned.
Our programmes have nationally dictated curricula and assessments, and some are subject to additional accreditation requirements.
Teaching methods - what to expect
You will be taught through a mixture of lectures, seminars, and tutorials.
| Module Name | Lectures (hours) | Seminars/tutorials (hours) | Self-Directed Study (hours) | Total (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Core therapeutic skills for CYP | 120 | 30 | 450 | 600 |
| 2. CBT for anxiety, PTSD, OCD and BDD in CYP | 60 | 30 | 210 | 300 |
| 3. CBT for Depression CBT for depression in CYP | 60 | 30 | 210 | 300 |
| 4. Parent Training for Conduct Problems | 120 | 30 | 450 | 600 |
| 5. Systemic Family Practice: Basic Skills | 60 | 30 | 210 | 300 |
| 6. Systemic Family Practice: Eating Disorders | 60 | 30 | 210 | 300 |
| 7. Systemic Family Practice: Conduct Disorders | 30 | 18 | 102 | 150 |
| 8. Systemic Family Practice: Depression and Self-Harm | 30 | 18 | 102 | 150 |
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work. Contact time is based on 24 academic weeks.
Location
This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Denmark Hill Campus and very occasionally other KCL campuses.
Assessment
- Coursework
- e-portfolios
The primary methods of assessment for this course are coursework and an e-portfolio of competencies and skills, to support your employability and development. The study time and assessment methods typically give an indication of what to expect. However, these may vary depending upon the modules.
Application closing date guidance
The applications portal is open for the January 2027 intake from 3rd August – 25th November 2026.
Course start date: 18th January 2027.