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MSc - Master of Science
Queen's Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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MSc - Master of Science
Queen's Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Overview
The MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Trauma) provides both clinical and research skills training to promote evidence-based practice in mental health care.
You may study for the Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) over 18 months to obtain the minimum training qualification accredited by The British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) to practice as a CBT therapist or apply directly to this MSc which is offered over 2 years.
The MSc adds to the PG Dip modules an applied specialist clinical module for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and related disorders including research methods training designed to facilitate clinical research and encourage therapists to publish in academic journals.
Please note that this course is not eligible for a Tier 4 visa.
Professional Accreditations
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy services are an expanding area of mental health services due to an increasing demand for evidence-based psychological therapies. Graduates of this specialist MSc can apply for professional employment as fully accredited Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapists, practice in trauma at a specialist CBT level and are able to undertake clinical research with a view to publishing in academic and professional journals.
A 2.2 Honours degree or above, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a cognate area or equivalent professional qualification(s) and at least two years clinical practice experience in a statutory or independent mental health or related setting. All applicants must: Provide evidence of prior basic knowledge of psychological therapies preferably Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and be currently employed in a clinical or practice setting within an organisation providing therapeutic or counselling services, and be in a role for the duration of the Programme to access a suitable client group for practice and supervision purposes.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,625 per year
Students from Domestic
STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM (FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY)-126 per week
£10,750 per year
Students from International
STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM (FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY)-126 per week
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