Mental Health - Child Adolescent & Family

Course Overview

This course is designed to enhance the participants’ knowledge and skills in child, adolescent and family mental health.

Participants on this course will come from a variety of professions: nursing; medicine; occupational therapy; speech and language therapy; social work; psychology; psychotherapy; teaching and education services.



Is This Course For Me?

Participants on this course will have direct access to a clinical caseload but can come from a variety of professions: nursing, medicine, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, social work, psychology, and psychotherapy.



Course Structure

Year One starts with a full week of studying in September and continues thereafter one day per week for the remainder of the academic year.



Year Two consists of workshops throughout the academic year. A blended learning approach is utilised in the delivery of theoretical content, which includes lectures, group discussions and self-directed learning.

Modules

Certificate (30 ECTS)

• Theoretical Perspectives in Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Practice

• Enhancing Practice in Child, Adolescent & Family Mental Health Services

• Working with People Affected by Eating Disorders



Postgraduate Diploma (60 ECTS)

• Theoretical Perspectives in Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Practice

• Enhancing Practice in Child, Adolescent & Family Mental Health Services

• Working with People Affected by Eating Disorders

• Clinical Practicum

• Theory and Practice of Enquiry Methods for Healthcare

• Deconstructing Theoretical Perspectives on Human Distress



Master's (90 ECTS)

• Theoretical Perspectives in Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Practice

• Enhancing Practice in Child, Adolescent & Family Mental Health Services

• Working with People Affected by Eating Disorders

• Clinical Practicum

• Theory and Practice of Enquiry Methods for Healthcare

• Deconstructing Theoretical Perspectives on Human Distress

• Dissertation 

Admission Requirements

Candidates should hold an upper second-class (2.1) Honours undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or otherwise satisfy the selection panel they have the ability to complete the course in the case of holding a lower qualification.



Applicants are required to already be working in the mental health field. In the case of the Child, Adolescent and Family strand, applicants must be working in child, adolescent and family

mental health services and have a minimum of one year’s recent experience, as well as Garda clearance for working with children and adolescents.



Students will be required to undergo Garda Vetting, you can learn more at: https://www.tcd.ie/students/orientation/postgraduates/garda-vetting.php



All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Closing Date: 30th June 2025

M.Sc.: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

P.Grad.Dip/ P.Grad.Cert.: 1 year part-time

Next Intake: September 2025

Career Opportunities

As a graduate from this course, you can expect that the specialist knowledge that you have acquired during this programme, combined with your existing knowledge and skills will prepare you for leadership or enhanced roles across a variety of sectors. This includes advanced clinical practice, CAHMS, policy development, education, social work, psychology/psychotherapy or research and further education.