Psychology and Trauma (Adult) PG Dip 12 months Postgraduate Programme By UCL |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

14,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

28 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Psychology and Trauma (Adult) PG Dip equips students with an up-to-date evidence base in trauma theory and practice. 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, including behavioural difficulties, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD and personality disorders, 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 programme 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. 

Students will benefit from access to world-class teaching and learning opportunities (REF 2021), from a range of professionals across UCL and beyond. This includes teaching from expert academics and from front-line professionals who work with trauma-exposed individuals. The voice of those with lived experience is central to the programme. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Psychology and Trauma (Adult) PG Dip equips students with an up-to-date evidence base in trauma theory and practice. 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, including behavioural difficulties, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD and personality disorders, 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 programme 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. 

Students will benefit from access to world-class teaching and learning opportunities (REF 2021), from a range of professionals across UCL and beyond. This includes teaching from expert academics and from front-line professionals who work with trauma-exposed individuals. The voice of those with lived experience is central to the programme. 

Admission Requirements

76+
180+
7+
96+
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. Applicants will usually have a degree in Psychology, Mental Health, Public Health, Social Sciences, Child Development, Education, Social Work or related disciplines, but those with a degree in another discipline will be considered if there is evidence of sufficient professional experience in a relevant setting.

28 Aug 2026
1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,200 GBP
International
14,700 GBP

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