Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) (Severe Mental Health) PGDip
University of Southampton
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Develop your cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) knowledge and skills to the level of a competent CBT practitioner on this postgraduate diploma at the University of Southampton. This part-time course is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) at level 1 and will count towards your accreditation as an individual practitioner.On this part-time PGDip you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of cognitive behavioural concepts, models and methods. By ...Read more

Develop your cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) knowledge and skills to the level of a competent CBT practitioner on this postgraduate diploma at the University of Southampton. This part-time course is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) at level 1 and will count towards your accreditation as an individual practitioner.

On this part-time PGDip you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of cognitive behavioural concepts, models and methods.

By studying both theory and research-based evidence, you’ll develop essential skills in:

  • collaborative assessment
  • formulation and treatment
  • critical decision-making

Your choice of modules will allow you to develop specialist skills in line with the needs of your clinical practice.

Typical optional modules will cover severe mental health conditions:

  • CBT for psychosis and bipolar
  • CBT for personality presentations

This is a flexible programme, with most students working in clinical settings and attending the University at least one day a week.

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64/279
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15th
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17th

Entry requirements

To apply, you must hold a 2:1 degree in one of the following subjects: psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, or nursing. Alternatively, an equivalent professional qualification may be accepted. If your nursing qualification is not a degree, it must be demonstrably equivalent to an undergraduate degree.

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£8,350 per year

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This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

This course is not available to EU and international students. Health Education England (HEE) will pay your fees for this course.

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University of Southampton
University of Southampton , Southampton

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University of Southampton
Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St Denys  0.6 miles away

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