Child Clinical Psychology (315C8)
Child Clinical Psychology
Module 315C8
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module addresses the role that psychological research can play in understanding and supporting children’s mental health. Workshops will introduce material on broad theoretical perspectives concerning aetiology, maintenance, and treatment of mental health issues. Students will be introduced to current issues and controversies in child mental health and will have the opportunity to reflect on these and discuss with one another in the workshops. Throughout the module, students will be encouraged to consider the implications of psychological research for designing and implementing practical strategies to support children’s mental health.
Full Module Description
This module addresses the role that psychological research can play in understanding and supporting children’s mental health. Workshops will introduce material on broad theoretical perspectives concerning aetiology, maintenance, and treatment of mental health issues. Students will be introduced to current issues and controversies in child mental health and will have the opportunity to reflect on these and discuss with one another in the workshops. Throughout the module, students will be encouraged to consider the implications of psychological research for designing and implementing practical strategies to support children’s mental health.
Module learning outcomes
Show comprehensive understanding of current issues and controversies in child mental health.
Systematically demonstrate understanding of the ways in which psychological research can support and develop child clinical psychology practice.
Critically evaluate empirical research and theory concerning specific areas of children’s mental health.
Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems relating to child clinical psychology.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Test | T2 Week 5 (32 minutes) | 83.34% |
| Portfolio | T2 Week 11 | 16.66% |
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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