BSc (Hons) Child & Adolescent Mental Health & Wellbeing Bachelor's degree at Edge Hill University
BSc (Hons) Child & Adolescent Mental Health & Wellbeing at Edge Hill University leads to a nationally recognised bachelor's degree. Edge Hill holds Silver status for teaching quality in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework 2023.
About this course
Enhance child and adolescent mental health & wellbeing with our specialised program at Edge Hill University. Make a positive impact on young lives. Apply today. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Child & Adolescent Mental Health & Wellbeing is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Edge Hill University, based in Ormskirk. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Nursing and midwifery graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £32,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Law, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 65% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 5 modules
- Child Development, Attachment and Family FunctioningCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Develops your knowledge and understanding of all aspects of holistic development in children and young people, but with a specific focus on the developmental processes of mental health. You will consider the factors that can influence development and specifically focus on the impact between attachment and children and young people's mental health development. Furthermore, this module will explore the influential role of family functioning on mental health and consider the role of interventions.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Developing Empathic Listening Skills in a Helping RelationshipCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Enhances your use of basic counselling skills and empathically-orientated active listening. The module guides you in the development of a non-expert helping relationship. This will be achieved through practice, video recording, feedback and personal reflection. Experienced tutors will facilitate your learning, demonstrating counselling skills and providing immediate feedback to increase your range of empathic responses. You will have an opportunity to demonstrate your empathic listening skills i
Assessment: 100% Practical
- Foundations in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and WellbeingCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Equips you with a critical awareness and understanding of the prevalence, aetiology, diagnostic criteria and clinical pathways that are nationally recognised in relation to the spectrum of child and adolescent mental health conditions. You will explore the potential influences on mental health and contemporary approaches to treatment. The common factor of co-morbidity will also be considered. The exploration of early interventions in preventing poor mental health and promoting wellbeing will be
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical
- Introduction to Empathic and Emotional Responsiveness in a Helping RelationshipCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Equips you with basic counselling skills and provides you a grounding in empathically-orientated active listening. The module encourages you to identify and reflect on your own feelings as a means of connecting to the feelings of others. The module will explore the qualities of an effective therapeutic relationship (empathy, unconditional positive regard and congruence) and support you in developing your self-awareness.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Introduction to Professional and Academic SkillsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Enables you to acquire key academic and professional skills on your journey to becoming an independent learner. Your academic skills will be enhanced to include note-taking, presentation skills, IT skills, the reading of academic articles and the development of a personal portfolio. You will also explore effective and ineffective communication strategies, self-awareness, resilience and transferable life skills such as time management, assertiveness, negotiation, active listening and problem solv
Assessment: 100% Coursework
Year 2 5 modules
- Contemporary Approaches and Mindfulness for Mental HealthCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Enables you to develop the academic and practical skills within the field of complementary therapies and mindfulness. Exploring your own natural therapeutic potential, you will be guided to incorporate this into your interactions. Self-enquiry and reflective practice is actively encouraged throughout to enable you to identify your own core values and discover insights into your personal philosophy and how this may impact upon your practice.
Assessment: 70% Coursework 30% Practical
- Integrated Working in Child and Adolescent Mental HealthCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Entails undertaking a minimum of 120 hours of practice based experience in a setting involving children and/or young people, or alternatively a scenario/placement in a day, desk based task. The module encourages you to reflect upon the complexities of integrated working in the child and adolescent mental health sector, from the perspective of both statutory and non-statutory organisations, and from the disciplines of health, education, social care and the wider care sector. You will draw upon cu
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Mental Health, Wellbeing and Early InterventionsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Will develop your knowledge surrounding a potential role in the promotion and protection of good mental health and wellbeing and the prevention of poor mental health outcomes. A central theme running throughout the module will be the importance of early intervention in mental health and the potential effects of non-intervention. In addition to this, the module will provide opportunities to explore the public health agenda and reflect on current legislation, policy and the socio-political and cul
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical
- Understanding ResearchCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Familiarises you with the nature and variety of research methods and data collection techniques, together with the need for an evidence base to guide the decision-making process. You will evaluate qualitative and quantitative methods, examining the positive and negative aspects of both approaches in a comparative analysis. A key aspect of this module is the literature review. You will be shown how to develop a literature search strategy, learn how to find relevant literature using electronic dat
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- The Vulnerable ChildCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Recognises the importance of accurate and relevant assessment in identifying the strengths and needs in all children. The module will also analyse the use of the assessment process in order to identify vulnerability and utilise the knowledge and skills of the multi-professional team to ensure the safeguarding and protection of all children.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
Year 3 3 modules
- Employability, Transitions and ProfessionalismCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Involves undertaking a minimum of 120 hours of practice based experience or work related equivalent (for alternative assessment), as part of this module assessment. Your placement experience will equip you with a better understanding of the child and adolescent mental health sector as well as introducing you to specific strategies aimed at gaining employment upon graduation. You will be encouraged to reflect on the complexities of professionalism and transitions in the child and adolescent menta
Assessment: 100% Coursework Practical: 120 hours of practice based experience or a scenario desk-based assessment
- Law and Ethics in Child and Adolescent Mental HealthCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Raises awareness of the legislative framework surrounding the care and treatment of children and young people at risk of, or experiencing, mental illness. You will gain a critical understanding of the many complex areas relating to mental healthcare provision and the lawful responsibilities of those involved in its application and delivery. The module explains your own accountability and the need for integrity and accountable practice within legal, professional and ethical frameworks pertinent t
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Therapeutic Interventions for Child and Adolescent Mental Health and WellbeingCompulsory
Module details
Will enhance your knowledge of a range of common mental health problems which may be experienced by children and adolescents. Approaches to assessment, the causes and potential manifestations of common child and adolescent mental health will also be critically examined. Thereafter, the module will move on to critically introduce you to a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions used in providing effective care to children and young people with mental health needs. The role of brief ther
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This programme focuses on understanding and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. A course like this typically moves from foundational knowledge in child development, psychology and mental health conditions, through to more specialised study in intervention approaches, trauma-informed practice and resilience building. You'll usually explore topics such as common mental health difficulties in childhood and adolescence, how environmental and social factors shape wellbeing, and evidence-based therapeutic and preventive strategies. The course progresses towards applied work, where you may engage with real-world case studies, service delivery models, and practical skills for supporting young people across educational, clinical and community settings. Throughout, you'll examine current policy, ethical considerations and best practice in the field.
Who it's for
Most students entering this programme already hold another higher-education qualification, 75% of accepted students came in with prior higher-education credentials. The part-time structure suits those balancing study with other commitments.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) is delivered part-time at Edge Hill University, a public university based in Ormskirk. Taught in English, the course leads to a nationally recognised UK degree. Edge Hill holds Silver status for teaching quality under the Office for Students' TEF 2023. The university also offers bursaries and scholarships. Check its funding pages for specific eligibility and application details.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| another higher-education qualification | 75% |
| a previous degree | 10% |
| A-levels or equivalent | 10% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code BB76). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Edge Hill University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
Still deciding what to study?
StudyKit brings course choice, applications and funding together in one place, with a personal AI assistant. Find what really fits you and start your UCAS application step by step.
Careers & earnings
What Law graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £32,000 | £28,000 – £40,000 | 1325 |
| 3 years after | £35,500 | £26,000 – £43,000 | 70 |
| 5 years after | £39,500 | £29,500 – £49,500 | 75 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 1,325. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Paralegal / TraineeTraining contract or pupillage route · 0–2 yrs
- 2Solicitor / BarristerQualified practitioner · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior AssociateLeading matters and clients · 5–9 yrs
- 4Partner / In-house CounselPartnership or heading legal · 9+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Law nationally
National figures for Law graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 1,325. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Law courses at the same study level.
Compared with 1,352 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Law graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- First-pass document review
- Standard contract drafting
- Legal research summaries
- Routine due diligence
More human than ever
- Advocacy and negotiation
- Judgement on ambiguous facts
- Client trust and ethics
- Strategy in disputes and deals
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Law graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Law firms
- Barristers' chambers
- In-house legal teams
- Government Legal Service
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Law graduates.
Law Firm Associates of all Practice Areas: Discuss your Overseas Relocation with Duke and Rawson – Australia/Asia/Middle East/Europe/Offshore/UKDuke and RawsonLaw Enforcement Success SpecialistAurorLaw Firm HR & Operations Lead - 12-Month ContractCharalle GroupLaw Firm Finance & Practice Manager, Leadership & OpsMcKinlay LawLaw Internship: Disputes & IBC – In-OfficeCanon SphereLaw Firm Front Desk & Guest Services (Oxford)Owen ReedIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £32,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 6.5 out of 10: continued 65%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Edge Hill University
Law across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Ormskirk
220 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Law right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Edge Hill University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Edge Hill University; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Edge Hill University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Edge Hill University and gov.uk before you apply.
Related courses
More at Edge Hill University
Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
What do graduates go on to do?
What will it cost me?
Request information about BSc (Hons) Child & Adolescent Mental Health & Wellbeing
Prospectus, key dates, entry and funding, free to your inbox.