MA Education (Children and Young People’s Mental Health)

The Education and Children and Young People's Mental Health course offered by Edge Hill University aims to enhance the understanding and critical awareness of theories, principles and concepts that underpin mental health promotion in educational settings. It also seeks to build the capacity of educators and others involved in strategic and operational initiatives to promote mental health and emotional well-being among children and young people. Course Content: The course content is specially designed to cover various aspects including the role of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), mental health lead and established teachers wishing to develop their knowledge of this important area. Students will also have the opportunity to examine mental health policies and strategies, consider the impact of mental health in classrooms, and look at ways to develop inclusive cultures in educational settings.Key Modules: The key modules of this course include Understanding Mental Health in Children and Young People, Implementing Mental Health Strategies in Education Settings, and Mental Health in Education: Leading Training and Development. Accreditations: Upon successful completion of the course, students will achieve 60 credits at Level 7 and a university postgraduate certificate. Future Careers: This course can lead to a variety of careers in educational settings such as primary, secondary and further education, working in roles that build and support children and young people's mental health and well-being. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.