MSc/PgDip/PgCert Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
University of Salford
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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 ...Read more

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.

You will:

  • Explore new developments in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
  • Focus on interventions for clients with conditions ranging from anxiety and depression to personality disorders and schizophrenia.
  • Study on a BABCP-accredited course.

This is for you if...

  • You have at least one year's experience in a mental health setting and a strong interest in cognitive behavioural work.
  • You have the ability to understand and respond to people's reactions.
  • You are patient and can remain calm in stressful situations.

All about the course

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.

  • MSc: One year full-time or two years part-time
  • PgDip: One year full-time or two years part-time

What will I be doing?

Teaching

The course employs blended learning methods, including:

  • Seminars and master classes
  • Critical analysis of case studies, literature, and research
  • Practical applications through role play and skills assessment
  • Use of video/audio recordings
  • Blackboard for learning resources

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:

  • Tutor and peer practical in-class assessments
  • Case studies
  • Reflective assignments and portfolios of learning

What about after uni?

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.

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WUSCA ranking:
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12/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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83rd
CUG Ranking
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73rd
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Entry requirements

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.

Tuition fees

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£8,820 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

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Part-time costs will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Students from Other UK

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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

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Part-time costs will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

£16,380 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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