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Education (Children and Young People's Mental Health)

Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, England
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1 yearDuration
£15,000Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Education (Children and Young People's Mental Health) at Edge Hill University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MA Education, Children and Young People’s Mental Health, has been designed to meet the interests of current professionals within education and related settings and people aspiring to a career within the sector. The programme explores different conceptualisations of mental health, examines the risk and protective factors which influence mental health, and considers the benefits of a whole organisational approaches to mental health. You will also engage in meaningful and impactful research and enhance your understanding of the nature of educational enquiry and the analytical processes tha... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Conceptualising Mental Health in Children and Young People
Risk and Protective Factors in Youth Mental Health
Whole School and Organisational Approaches to Wellbeing
Research Methods and Educational Enquiry
Mental Health Policy and Practice in Educational Settings
Psychological and Social Foundations of Child Development
Leading Change and Improving Mental Health Outcomes
Dissertation: Children and Young People's Mental Health
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementFor further information on how you can meet the entry requirements UK EU International

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£15,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Edge Hill University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£27,000£32,000
3 years£15,500£20,500£25,000
5 years£19,500£24,000£29,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Work & Study
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Edge Hill University

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