Entry Requirements
UK applicants
Programme specific requirements
Qualifications:
- Normally a minimum of a second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant academic subject (e.g. Psychology, Education, Childhood Development, Social Work, etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g. Teaching/Teaching Assistance, Learning Support, Healthcare Assistance, Youth Work, Counselling, etc)*
- AND/OR a registerable professional qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. nursing, Psychology, Social Work) from a UK university or overseas professional qualification of an equivalent standard.
- Candidates without a degree but with a minimum 3 years professional experience in a CYP service setting together with a relevant professional qualification will also be considered.
- *Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria are encouraged to apply and may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us with queries
- English Language Requirements: Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level, including IELTS or equivalent to the appropriate level for students with English as a foreign language (BAND D) https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/entry-requirements/english-language.aspx
- Priorities given to leads directly working with supervisors and trainees on CYP-MH programmes
International applicants
Equivalent International qualifications
English language requirements
English language band: D
Selection Process
Application closing date guidance
The applications portal is open for the January 2026 intake from August 1st - 25th November 2025.
Course start date: 12th January 2026.
Key Information
Course type:
Certificate
Delivery mode:
Classroom & Online
Study mode:
Part time
Duration:
One year
Application status:
Open
Start date:
January 2026