UCL Postgraduate Programmes
Anna Freud is a world leader in both research and practice in the fields of child development, psychopathology and intervention.
We have been hosting a range of University College London (UCL) postgraduate programmes from Postgraduate Certificate to Doctoral level for over 20 years, attracting students from the UK and abroad who wish to advance their research and clinical understanding and skills.
When studying at Anna Freud, you will be embedded in an environment active in cutting edge research and direct clinical work with children and families. For more details on each programme please click on the relevant title below.
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Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology, MRes
This two-year full-time programme offered in collaboration with University College London and Yale University focuses on developmental psychopathology drawing on a range of perspectives....
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Developmental Psychology and Clinical Practice, MSc
This two-year full-time programme combines multiple theoretical perspectives on child mental health with practical skills in working with children and families.
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Early Child Development and Clinical Applications, MSc
This two-year full-time MSc programme (formerly known as MSc in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology) provides a comprehensive understanding of early child development through a range...
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Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, DPsych
This four-year full-time, highly selective professional doctorate aims to develop the academic, clinical and research skills needed to practice as a professional Child and Adolescent Psy...
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Child and Adolescent Psychology and Neuroscience in Practice, PG Dip (Distance Learning)
This new online distance learning programme provides a comprehensive overview of child and adolescent mental health, introducing core concepts, theories, and models of current evidence-b...
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Psychoanalytic Studies, MPhil/PhD
This programme’s main focus is to conduct original research culminating in the submission of a doctoral thesis. The programme also includes a taught component, workshops and discussion g...
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Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy, PG Dip
This Postgraduate Diploma is part of the Department of Health initiative to Improve Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) and provides specialist post-qualification training for Child...
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Educational Mental Health Practitioner, PGDip
This one year long programme enables students to gain experience within educational settings and leads to qualification as an Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP).
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Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice, PG Diploma
This diploma aims to train a new workforce for CAMHS by providing specialist training on evidence-based treatment techniques.
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Leading Transformation and Change: Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, PG Cert
This Postgraduate Certificate is part of the Department of Health initiative to Improve Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) and aims to provide Managers with the necessary backgroun...
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Supervision: Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, PG Cert
This programme is aimed at supporting individuals in their role as Site Supervisors of trainees registered on various workforce development programmes delivered in collaboration with UCL...
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Senior Wellbeing Practitioner, PG Dip
This new two-year programme is specifically being commissioned by NHS England with a view to developing the careers and employability of those trained on Children and Young People’s Men...