Child and Adolescent Mental Health (PGDip PGCert)
City University of LondonProgram Overview
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health (PGDip PGCert) at City University of London is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health (PGDip PGCert) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Arab Emirates and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Arab Emirates
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health (PGDip PGCert) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to research methods and applied data analysis
- Critical approaches to advanced practice
- Risk Assessment and Management across the life span
- Liaison Mental Health Care
- Professional Leadership
- Contemporary issues in mental health
- Psychology for health and social care
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should hold a second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution in a relevant subject.
Exceptional applicants without an undergraduate degree will be considered, but they need to demonstrate a professional training, have practice experience and successfully complete a brief sample essay.
Please note that two references are required (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 when completing the application form. We will contact them separately after we have received your application.
English requirements
For students whose 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
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 72.
Due to changes in the UKVI\'s list of SELTs we are no longer able to accept TOEFL as evidence of English language for students who require a CAS as of April 2014.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact City University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About City University of London
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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