King's College London

Scholarships available, see Fees & Funding section for more information.

This unique course is designed for international and UK-based psychiatrists, paediatricians, psychologists, and other allied professionals seeking to develop specialist knowledge and skills in the science and practice of child and adolescent mental health. Taught by leading experts in the field, the programme offers comprehensive content with a strong emphasis on applied research and clinical practice.

Entry requirements include a minimum of a 2:1 bachelor's degree in psychology, medicine, nursing, social work, or education from a UK university (or an overseas equivalent), along with at least one year of full-time postgraduate experience working with children or adolescents with mental health difficulties - ideally in a clinical setting. Voluntary placements are also considered.

To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate effectively in English within an academic setting. You will usually be required to provide formal certification of your English language proficiency before starting your studies.

Our Child and Adolescent Mental Health programme is specifically designed for international and UK-based psychiatrists, paediatricians, psychologists, nurses, and other allied professionals who wish to develop both their clinical and academic knowledge and skills.

Modules will cover research methodologies (including statistics), presentation skills and systematic reviews with a focus on child and adolescent psychiatry, child development, aetiology of child and adolescent mental health disorders, therapeutic interventions for emotional, behavioural and developmental disorders in children and young people, as well as service models and evaluative methods. You will also develop clinical skills aligned with good clinical practice and the delivery of culturally sensitive, evidence-based care.

As part of the programme, you will complete a dissertation project using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods.

We employ a range of innovative teaching methods to ensure a rich and engaging student experience from the outset. Face-to-face teaching is supported by digital learning and assessment tools, offering a blended approach that enhances flexibility and interactivity.