Search

This course is for 2021/22 entry.

Key information

Learn about the latest theory and practice influencing the care and support of children and young people, experiencing mental health difficulties and their families and carers. You will critically evaluate approaches to compassionate mental health care and consider innovative ways of developing ethical, culturally sensitive and age appropriate practice.

Start dates

Choose from multiple start dates

  • September 2021
  • January 2022
Institution

City, University of London

Course code

PSCMHC

Location

Northampton Square

  • Ranked

    2nd

    in London for student satisfaction for subjects allied to medicine (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019)

  •  

    Knowledge

    You will be based in a world-leading centre for healthcare education and applied healthcare research

Course overview

Benefits of this course

You will gain a thorough grounding in research skills and applied data analysis to support your role as an evidence-based practitioner, able to critically evaluate approaches to support and care for children and young people experiencing mental ill-health.

You will address key principles of child and adolescent mental healthcare and emotional well-being, together with current issues affecting mental health policy and practice through core discipline-specific modules.

Elective modules will allow you to build your professional knowledge and pursue your particular areas of interest.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

  • Master of Science (MSc)

Who is this course for?

If you are a professional working in child and adolescent mental health and social care services, this master’s programme will prepare you for progression into senior and leadership roles.

Structure

Master of Science (MSc)

Duration:

  • Full-time: 1 year (plus up to 1 year for dissertation)
  • Part-time: 2 years (plus up to 1 year for dissertation)

Modules:

Some modules may be subject to change depending on student numbers, tutor availability, or course updates. This may affect the overall number of modules.

Modules

Core modules

  • Introduction to Research Methods and Applied Data Analysis (30 credits)

    The aim of this module is to develop your theoretical, methodological and research skills to enhance your ability to conduct rigorous research and to reach sound analytical conclusions, which form the basis for effective service delivery in health and social care organisations.

  • Critical Approaches to Advanced Practice (15 credits)

    This module examines critical approaches to advanced practice across health and social contexts. Through a critical exploration of practice, political and service issues the module enhances confidence and capability to work at an advanced level within your field of expertise.

Discipline specific modules

  • Child Protection: Working Together, Managing Risk and Resilience (15 credits)

    The learning objectives for this module are developing your knowledge and awareness of the safe and ethical implementation in practice of safeguarding policy and legislative frameworks to promote effective inter- agency and collaborative practice in the statutory and voluntary sectors.

  • Early Identification and Psychological Development (15 credits)

    This module will examine key developmental theories concerning psychological development, in conjunction with the concepts of early identification, to promote effective intervention, for optimum mental health in children, adolescents and their families.

  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Therapeutic Approaches and the Evidence (15 credits)

    Through theoretical seminars this module will examine both the evidence base and efficacy of contemporary psycho-therapeutic approaches. These will include systemic, parenting, psychodynamic, cognitive, and pharmacological modalities.

Dissertation

  • MSc Dissertation (60 credits)

    The dissertation provides you with the opportunity to develop your abilities in research design, data collection, analysis and critical interpretation, and to apply these to the investigation of a particular problem or issue within your specialist area.

Programme specification

The programme specification contains more information on how the course is organised, the requirements for progression for each part and credits required for awards.

Download course specification:

Teaching and assessment

You will learn through a dynamic mix of direct and interactive methods, e-learning and work-based learning, including:

  • lectures
  • seminars
  • self-directed study
  • workshops
  • tutorials.

Your modules will be led by leading researchers and experienced practitioners, ensuring that your studies are informed by the latest developments in the field.

You will learn in groups that bring together students from a range of healthcare subjects, encouraging a multi-disciplinary approach that reflects professional practice.

Assessment methods vary depending on the module but can include:

  • essays
  • reflective practice
  • objective structured clinical examinations
  • practice-based assessments
  • poster presentations
  • case studies
  • data analysis
  • seminar presentations with supporting papers.

Duration

Full-time: one year (two days a week) for taught modules, plus up to one year for dissertation.

Part-time: two years (one day a week) for taught modules, plus up to one year for dissertation.

Fees and funding

Fees for academic year 2021/22

Master of Science (MSc)

Full-time per year

UK: £11,020

Overseas/EU: £17,690

Part-time per year

UK: £5,510

Overseas/EU: £8,845

Fees in each subsequent year of study (where applicable) will be subject to an annual increase of two percent. We will confirm any change to the annual tuition fee to you in writing prior to you commencing each subsequent year of study (where applicable).

Funding

Financial support and typical living costs.

Future Finance Loans

Future Finance offers students loans of between £2,500 and £40,000 to help cover tuition fees and living expenses. All students and courses are considered. All loans are subject to credit checks and approval. For further details visit the Future Finance website.

Career

Successful completion of this master’s degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to work effectively across professional services and agencies concerned with the mental health of children and young people.

You will be well placed to pursue opportunities and career pathways in areas such as:

  • statutory health and social care services
  • the voluntary sector
  • health policy and management
  • advanced practitioner roles
  • education
  • research.

How to apply

Entry requirements

Below is a list of countries with information on each about which qualifications we accept.

  • UK

    To apply for this course, you should have a lower second-class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution.

    If you do not hold a degree, but have relevant employment experience in the health and social care sectors, your application may still be considered.

    You will need to provide two references (at least one reference for recent graduates must be academic, other references could include a current employer). You will need to provide the referees’ work contact details for us to contact the referee separately after we have received your application.

  • Zambia

    Zambian Master degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Zimbabwe

    Zimbabwean Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Vietnam

    Master degrees (Thạc sĩ) and Bachelor degrees (Bang Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc or Bang Cu Nhan) considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Uzbekistan

    Bachelors/ Bakalavr Diplomi degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Ukraine

    Ukrainian Bachelor degrees / Specialist Diploma considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Uganda

    Ugandan Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • USA

    Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • UAE

    Emirati Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Turkey

    Bachelor / Lisans Diplomasi degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Tunisia

    Tunisian Bachelor / Diplome degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Thailand

    Thai Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Tanzania

    Tanzanian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Taiwan

    Taiwanese Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Switzerland

    Swiss Bachelor degrees / Diplom / Lizentiat considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Sweden

    Swedish Bachelor degrees / Kandidatexamen considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Sri Lanka

    Sri Lankan 4-year Bachelor Special degrees or Professional degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Spain

    Título de Licenciado / Título de Ingeniero / Título de Arquitecto considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • South Korea

    South Korean Bachelor degrees (Haksa) considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • South Africa

    South African Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Slovenia

    Slovenian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Slovakia

    Bakalar considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Singapore

    Singaporean Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry on a case-by -case basis.

    Singaporean Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Serbia

    Advanced Diploma of Higher Education and Diplomirani considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Rwanda

    Rwandan Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Russia

    Russian Bachelor / Specialist Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Romania

    Diplomă de Licenta and Diplomă de Inginer considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Qatar

    Qatari Bachelor degrees / Licence considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Portugal

    Licenciado considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Poland

    Polish Bachelor (Licencjat) and Magister degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Philippines

    Bachelor degrees from prestigious institutions considered on a case-by-case basis.

    Master degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Pakistan

    Pakistani 4-year Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Oman

    Omani Bachelor degrees / Licence considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Norway

    Norwegian Bachelor degrees (Bachelorgrad) considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Nigeria

    Nigerian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Netherlands

    Dutch Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Morocco

    Bachelor/ Licence/ Diplome degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Mexico

    Titulo de Licenciado considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Mauritius

    Mauritian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Malta

    Maltese Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Malaysia

    Malaysian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Luxembourg

    Luxembourg Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Lithuania

    Magistras or Bakalauras considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Lebanon

    Lebanese Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Latvia

    Bakalaura Diploms considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Kuwait

    Kuwaiti Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Kenya

    Kenyan Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Kazakhstan

    Kazakh Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Jordan

    Jordanian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Japan

    Japanese Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Italy

    Laurea degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Ireland

    Irish Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Indonesia

    S1 / Sarjana (A and B accredited) and Dip IV aka Sarjana Terapa considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • India

    Indian 3-year Bachelor (Honours) or Bachelor (Special) degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Iceland

    Baccalaurreatus degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Hungary

    Hungarian Bachelor degrees / University diploma considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Hong Kong

    Hong Kong Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Greece

    Greek Bachelor degrees (Ptychion) considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Ghana

    Ghanaian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Germany

    German Bachelor degrees and Magister Artium considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • France

    License and License de Professionnelle considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Estonia

    Estonian Bachelor degrees (Bakalaurusekraad), University Specialist Diploma and Professional Higher Education Diploma considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Egypt

    Egyptian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Denmark

    Danish Bachelor degrees, Professional Bachelor degrees, Candidatus Philosophiae and Engineer considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Czech Republic (Czechia)

    Bachelor degrees (Bakalar) considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Cyprus

    Bachelor degrees (Ptychio) considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Croatia

    Croatian Bachelor degrees (Baccalaureus or Baccalaurea) considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Colombia

    4-year Licenciado en [subject area], Título de [subject area], Profesional en [subject area] and Maestro en [subject area] considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • China

    Chinese Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Canada

    Canadian Bachelor degrees / Baccalauréat considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Bulgaria

    Bulgarian Bachelor degree and Professional Bachelor degree considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Brunei

    Bruneian Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Brazil

    Brazilian 4 year Título de Bacharel, Título de [subject area] and Título de Licenciado considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Botswana

    Botswanan Master degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Belgium

    Belgium Bachelor degrees (Bachelier) considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Bangladesh

    Bangladeshi 4-year Bachelor degrees (from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology or North South only) or Master degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Bahrain

    Bahraini Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Azerbaijan

    Bachelor/ Bakalavr Diplomu degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Austria

    Austrian Bachelor degree considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Argentina

    Argentine 4-year Titulo/Grado de Licenciado or Titulo de [subject area] considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Algeria

    Bachelor/ Licence/ Diplome degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Albania

    Second Level Integrated Diploma (5 years) and First Level University Diploma considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Other

    If you are unable to find your country equivalents in the above list, City will consider other international qualifications on a case by case basis.

    For further details, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, one of the following is also required:

  • A first degree from a UK university or an overseas institution recognised by City as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language. For example, from institutions in Australia, Canada or the USA.
  • IELTS: 7.0.

Application process

September 2021 entry

January 2022 entry

Contact the postgraduate team

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7040 5790

Email: pghealth@city.ac.uk

Our academics

Your studies are supported by a team of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field. On occasion we also work with external professionals to enhance your learning and appreciation of the wider subject.

Dr Juanita Hoe

Reader in Mental Health Nursing

Division of Nursing

Housing and student life

Contact details