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Postgraduate Diploma
University of Bolton
Part Time
JAN
2 years
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Postgraduate Diploma
University of Bolton
Part time
JAN
2 years
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Interested in the practice and theory of behaviour therapy? Our PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapies offers training preparing you for Level 2 Provisional Accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBP), or for further study. The course is taught by practitioners who are accredited therapists in their own right.
Course Details
It’s estimated that 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year*. The problem-focused, action-oriented approach used by cognitive behavioural psychotherapists to help people develop personal coping strategies is proving a popular and effective method of treating several mental health conditions. Our PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapies (CBP) course prepares you for practice in this in-demand profession.
As a graduate of this course, you’ll be eligible to apply for Level 2 Provisional Accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP). During your studies, we’ll guide you to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that underpin CBP practice. You’ll explore the underlying principles and have opportunities to develop skills in the assessment of clients and the analysis of their presenting difficulties. You’ll be encouraged to develop a detailed knowledge of CBP techniques, as well as of models of anxiety disorders and depression, and their application to clinical casework.
This course is ideal if you wish to practice using a cognitive behavioural approach in settings that include the helping or health professions, private practice or management roles where working with people is the prime focus.
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Career Opportunities
This course is designed to enhance practice and facilitate employment and career progression in psychology or therapy, research and teaching, the helping and health professions, social work, education, private practice and management roles where working with people is the prime focus.
During your studies, we’ll support you to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that underpin cognitive behavioural psychotherapies practice. As a graduate, you’ll understand the principles of cognitive behavioural psychotherapies, and possess skills in the assessment of clients and formulation of their presenting difficulties.
Studying this course will also support the development of your personal and transferable skills such as critical analysis, self-reflection, observation and questioning skills, communication skills and the ability to work independently.
You must have already achieved a minimum of an Upper Second Class (2.1) Honours degree in a relevant discipline (with high grades in relevant modules). You should possess a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (or equivalent). You must hold previous experience of counselling/therapy and/or client work (normally 200 hours).
Students living in
Domestic
£3,090 per year
Students from Domestic
The total course fee for a Home student starting this course in 2023/24 will be £6,630. As this is a two-year course, the fees are £3,090 for the first year and £3,540 for the second year. There may be a slight increase in the fee for 2024/25 entry.
Students from EU
International applications are not possible for this course.
Students from International
International applications are not possible for this course.
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