Overview

Taught by leading academics and clinicians across the UCL-Anna Freud partnership, the Psychology and Trauma (Child and Adolescent) PG Cert provides you with the opportunity to explore the latest research evidence and applied practice considerations related to the psychological impact of trauma and adversity in childhood.

Foundational modules focus on key theories in the field, refining your understanding of how exposure to traumatic events shapes an individual’s experience over the lifespan. You will learn about the potential mental health consequences of trauma, as well as evidence-based practice for prevention and intervention for trauma with children and families. The course takes a multi-perspective approach spanning neuroscience, cognitive and behavioural theories, and systems theories. The Psychology and Trauma (Child and Adolescent) programme from UCL also considers important systemic, cultural, and global contexts, and explores trauma and psychology across varied lenses and sectors, such as public health, education and social care.

Employability

You will develop a robust set of career-enhancing skills that are applicable across a range of professional contexts. These include advanced critical thinking and the ability to integrate interdisciplinary knowledge from psychology, neuroscience, and systems theory to address trauma-related challenges. You will gain expertise in trauma-informed practices and cross-cultural awareness, enabling you to work effectively in diverse and global contexts. The programme also cultivates strong communication and advocacy skills, empowering you to share complex ideas with a variety of audiences and influence trauma-informed policy and practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Mental Health and Wellbeing: A Developmental Perspective

Common and Trauma-related Mental Health Difficulties in Childhood and Adolescence

Therapeutic Approaches in Childhood and Adolescence

Working with Children and Adolescents on the Impact of Trauma

Trauma Informed Care in Education Settings

Trauma Informed Approaches in Children's Social Care

Research Skills in Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

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Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

This course is specifically aimed at professionals working in sectors such as psychology, mental health, health care, social care, education, community, criminal justice, or public health. This will include professionals working with either adult populations, or children and adolescents

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required. Alternatively, a lower second-class honours degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard will be considered if there is evidence of sufficient professional experience in a relevant setting.

Tuition Fees

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7300 GBP / full

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5600 GBP / full

≈ 5600 GBP / full

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