MSc Child and Adolescent Psychology

Students develop practical skills through child-focused research projects and engagement with developmental psychology practice. They utilise the university's specialist facilities and have opportunities for professional development in child psychology settings. The programme's experiential components include:

• Research Project: A dissertation in child and adolescent psychology

• Facilities: Access to psychology research laboratories

• Professional Skills: Development of child assessment and intervention techniques

• Applied Focus: Training in evidence-based child psychology practice

• Practical Methods: Experience with child and adolescent research methodologies

Graduates of the University of Greenwich MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health Psychology program are well-equipped for careers in clinical, educational, and community settings supporting young people’s mental health. Typical roles include Child and Adolescent Mental Health Practitioner, Educational Psychologist Trainee, Youth Counsellor, and Research Assistant. The program integrates theory with practical placements, offering students hands-on experience working with children and adolescents in mental health contexts.

Key progression and employability details:

• The University’s Student Employability and Careers Service provides personalized support including career counseling, placement assistance, interview preparation workshops, and alumni networking events focused on psychology graduates.

• Graduate employment outcomes are strong, with a majority securing relevant employment or further study within 15 months. Average early-career salaries range from £22,000 to £30,000 in mental health and educational sectors.

• Partnerships with NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), schools, and local authorities offer practical placement and project opportunities enabling real-world skill development.

• The MSc is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), conferring Stage 1 training eligibility toward becoming a Chartered Practitioner Psychologist.

• Graduates consistently report gains in clinical assessment skills, evidence-based intervention design, ethical practice, and interprofessional collaboration.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates may pursue Doctorate-level training in Clinical or Educational Psychology or undertake PhD research focusing on child and adolescent mental health to advance professional qualifications and expertise.