PGCert Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
University of Salford
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Course info

This course is designed for healthcare professionals such as podiatrists, occupational therapists, counsellors, psychotherapists, psychological therapists, and other suitably qualified individuals who wish to integrate Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) into their practice at an introductory level.You will:Understand and evaluate the theory and practical application of CBT.Practice CBT skills with peers in class and in a placement or workplace setting.This is for you if...You hold a degree in a ...Read more

This course is designed for healthcare professionals such as podiatrists, occupational therapists, counsellors, psychotherapists, psychological therapists, and other suitably qualified individuals who wish to integrate Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) into their practice at an introductory level.

You will:

  • Understand and evaluate the theory and practical application of CBT.
  • Practice CBT skills with peers in class and in a placement or workplace setting.

This is for you if...

  • You hold a degree in a health and social care-related discipline.
  • You want to enhance your therapeutic practice with CBT skills.
  • You have access to clients or patients where you can apply your CBT skills during the course.

What will I be doing?

This is a one-year, part-time course delivered over two ten-week semesters.

Assessment

You will be assessed through:

  • A 3,000-word theoretical and reflective essay.
  • Live assessments from peers and tutors on CBT skills.
  • A Reflective Practice Portfolio, which includes 20 hours of supervised skills practice.

What about after uni?

CBT is recognised by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) as the therapy of choice for anxiety, depression, addictive behaviour, and anxiety disorders.

This course enhances the training of counsellors, psychotherapists, and healthcare professionals, leading to improved employability opportunities.

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

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

A 2.1 honours degree in psychology or other health/ social care related discipline or an honours degree (in any discipline, 2.2 or above) and a diploma in Counselling or its UKCP or BPS equivalent. We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/ traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully. The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course. Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

Tuition fees

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£2,970 per year

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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)

£2,970 per year. The mentioned fee is for full time students. This fee is guidance for part time students.

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)

This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£5,460 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.

£5,460 per year. The mentioned fee is for full time students. This fee is guidance for part time students.

£5,460 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

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

£5,460 per year. The mentioned fee is for full time students. This fee is guidance for part time students.

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University of Salford
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