Developmental Psychology and Clinical Practice, MSc

About this programme

This two-year full-time programme aims to provide a framework for developing an integrated understanding of child development and a range of childhood difficulties. Students are given an opportunity to apply this understanding in a clinical setting, through a supervised placement in the second year within a child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS).

The programme draws together theory, research and therapeutic thinking from a range of perspectives, including cognitive and clinical psychology, systemic theory, psychoanalysis and neuroscience to give students a well-rounded understanding of childhood difficulties and their treatment.

Virtual information events

We will be hosting a virtual information event for this programme on Wednesday 4 December 2024, as well as an open evening at Anna Freud on Thursday 28 November 2024. 

More details are available on our upcoming events page.

Career prospects

Graduates from this programme have gone on to work with children and families in various therapeutic settings, or to undertake further doctoral-level clinical training. Some of our graduates may also pursue research careers, including PhD study. Completing this MSc will help you develop several core clinical competencies and provide direct supervised experience of work in a child and adolescent mental health service, placing you in a strong position to proceed into further clinical training, such as Clinical or Counselling Psychology.

Career prospect opportunities will vary depending on funding opportunities and eligibility criteria.

Further information

For more information about the programme, including content, structure and fees or to make an application, please visit the UCL website.

Contact

For all enquiries related to this programme, please contact the Programme Officer.