UCL Postgraduate Programmes

The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families 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 the Centre, 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.

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.
Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology, MRes
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.
Developmental Psychology and Clinical Practice, MSc
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 of theoretical and clinical perspectives.
Early Child Development and Clinical Applications, MSc
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 Psychotherapist.
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, DPsych
Developmental Neuroscience and Mental Health, UCL-Yale Joint MPhil/PhD

This fully-funded four-year international PhD programme is a unique graduate program for exceptional students in the field of developmental psychology, neuroscience, and mental health.
Developmental Neuroscience and Mental Health, UCL-Yale Joint MPhil/PhD
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-based practice.
Child and Adolescent Psychology and Neuroscience in Practice, PG Dip (Distance Learning)
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 groups.
Psychoanalytic Studies, MPhil/PhD
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 and Adolescent (CAMHS) workers within the CYP IAPT model.
Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy, PG Dip
Educational Mental Health Practitioner, PG Dip

This one year long programme enables students to gain experience within educational settings and leads to qualification as an Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP).
Educational Mental Health Practitioner, PG Dip
Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice, PG Dip

This certificate aims to train a new workforce for CAMHS by providing specialist training on evidence-based treatment techniques.
Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice, PG Dip
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 background knowledge and understanding to implement change within their CAMHS service.
Leading Transformation and Change: Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, PG Cert
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 our other workforce development programmes delivered in collaboration with UCL at the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families (AFNCCF).
Supervision: Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, PG Cert
Senior Wellbeing Practitioner, PG Dip

This new programme is specifically being commissioned by NHS England (NHSE)/HEE with a view to developing the careers and employability of those trained on Children and Young People’s Mental Health CYP-MH (previously CYP-IAPT) Low Intensity Trainings (PGCert / PGDip CYP Psychological Wellbeing Practice and PGDip Educational Mental Health Practitioner).
Senior Wellbeing Practitioner, PG Dip

UCL Postgraduate Programmes

UCL Postgraduate Programmes

Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology, MRes

Developmental Psychology and Clinical Practice, MSc

Early Child Development and Clinical Applications, MSc

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, DPsych

Developmental Neuroscience and Mental Health, UCL-Yale Joint MPhil/PhD

Child and Adolescent Psychology and Neuroscience in Practice, PG Dip (Distance Learning)

Psychoanalytic Studies, MPhil/PhD

Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy, PG Dip

Educational Mental Health Practitioner, PG Dip

Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice, PG Dip

Leading Transformation and Change: Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, PG Cert

Supervision: Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, PG Cert

Senior Wellbeing Practitioner, PG Dip

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