Mental Health in Children and Young People: Psychological Approaches (Online Learning) MSc

University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

MScEnglish90 ECTS4 yearsDistanceFull-time

The Mental Health in Children and Young People: Psychological Approaches (Online Learning) MSc programme at University of Edinburgh (College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences / School of Health in Social Science) is a MSc programme delivered in English over a duration of 4 years (8 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This programme provides advanced training in mental health care, covering psychiatric nursing, psychopharmacology, therapeutic communication, and community mental health interventions. Students develop skills in mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and recovery-oriented care approaches. Graduates work in psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centres, addiction treatment facilities, and social care services.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £38,130/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £38,130/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2026-07-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2026-07-30
Duration: 4 years
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: Distance
Starts: 14 September 2026 ; next: September 2027
Intake: September intake

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-07-30

Non-EU students

2026-07-30

Programme overview

DegreeMSc
Duration4 years
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatDistance
PaceFull-time
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultyCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences / School of Health in Social Science

Official university

University of Edinburgh

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 4 years of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	£152,520	—	needs the fee

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