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MSc - Master of Science
University of Salford
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Salford
Full time
15-SEP-25
2 years
MSc - Master of Science
University of Salford
Full time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Salford
Full time
15-SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Salford
Full time
SEP-25
2 years
Select a an exam type
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) plays a vital role in health and social care today. This British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) accredited course is delivered by a team of highly qualified psychotherapy and counselling staff from various professional backgrounds.
You will learn how to use CBT creatively and collaboratively with clients, including assessing, formulating, providing interventions, and evaluating your own practice.
Please Note: This programme is not available to applicants requiring a Student Visa.
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The course provides insights into using CBT creatively and collaboratively. It includes working with clients who have a range of needs, from anxiety and depression to complex conditions like personality disorders and schizophrenia. Opportunities to study new developments related to mindfulness and compassion-focused therapy are also available.
Teaching
The course employs blended learning methods, including:
You will focus on enhancing self-awareness and using CBT tools and techniques, practising on yourself before applying them to clients.
Assessment
Assessment methods include:
This master's course addresses the need for professionals skilled in working with clients with complex needs or mild to moderate mental health issues. Many students report enhanced career prospects or new career pathways upon completion.
Career links
The course was developed in response to a request from the North West Strategic Health Authority. Some students may use a Service Level Agreement to fund their studies, while others may self-fund or seek employer funding.
An upper second class honours degree in psychology or other health/social care related discipline, e.g. counselling, health sciences, nursing OR an honours degree (in any discipline) (2.2 or above) and a diploma in counselling or its UKCP or BPS equivalent.
Students living in
Domestic
£8,820 per year
Students from Domestic
Part-time costs will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£16,380 per year
Students from EU
Part-time costs will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
£16,380 per year
Students from International
Part-time costs will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
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