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MSc - Master of Science
Preston Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
3 Years
This MSc will prepare you to practice in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP). This type of therapy is one of the leading treatments for a wide range of mental health issues.Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP) is recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as the treatment of choice for a range of mental health issues. Our CBT degree is a progressive professional training programme which will give you the advanced skills and knowledge needed to practice as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist.We’ve designed this programme to meet the minimum training requirements of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) for training Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists.You’ll gain an understanding of key concepts and theories in CBP, evaluate different approaches to solving problems, and integrate theory and practice as you plan your future academic, professional and personal development. This course is ideal for those working in the medical profession, social work, psychologists, counsellors, mental health nurses, psychotherapists and others with experience and an interest in mental health.Why study with usYou’ll be taught by staff with a wide range of expertise and skills within Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.The course leadership and teaching is overseen by a BABCP accredited cognitive behavioural therapist.The MSc prepares you for working with a wide range of mental health and complex mental health needs.What you'll do on the CBT degreeYou’ll undertake a clinical placement, completing 200+ therapeutic hours in a professional setting.You will access clinical supervision from an BABCP accredited therapist, and your supervisor will assess your clinical practice.You will receive over 200 hours of teaching and this will be delivered using a blended approach to your learning with an emphasis on clinical skill development.After completing this course you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge you need to advance your career as a professional cognitive behavioural psychotherapist (CBP). As a CBP or cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT), you may be able to develop your career in the NHS and once you have secured your accreditation work as either a band 6 or band 7 therapist. As an accredited therapist you will also be able to develop your own private practice or secure employment within the voluntary or third sector.
Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 degree in health and social care or related area including experience in a relevant field. Applicants with a core profession in Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy or Social Work or Psychiatry or Clinical or Counselling Psychology will require at least two years of experience in working with vulnerable adults and or those with mental health problems. Applications without a recognised core profession can be considered through the development of a Knowledge, Skills and Attitude portfolio of evidence plus at least two years of post-qualification experience in mental health consistent with admission guidelines provided by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy.
Students living in
Domestic
£3,300 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
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