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Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) (Severe Mental Health) (PGDip)

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) (Severe Mental Health) (PGDip)

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Diploma

Subject areas

Clinical Psychology Psychotherapy Behavioural Psychology Cognitive Psychology People With Mental Health Problems: Social Work

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Explore Cognitive Behavioural Theraopy (CBT) at a global top 100 university. Develop your CBT knowledge and skills with this advanced course in CBT for severe mental health conditions. This postgraduate certificate aligns with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) requirements and can count towards your accreditation as an individual practitioner. This is a flexible programme, with most students working in clinical settings and attending the University at least one day a week. You'll graduate primed to take the next step in your career. The key difference between this award and the PG Dip CBT (Severe Mental Health) is that applicants for this advanced course already have a good working knowledge of CBT for anxiety and depression. QS World University Rankings 2023.

You'll be assessed through case reports, therapy recordings, and essays.

Modules

The aim of this module is to extend your knowledge and understanding of CBT assessment and formulation and to examine CBT change methods in depth - as applied to depression.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

This course is not available to EU and international students.

Entry requirements

Upper second-class honours degree in psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, nursing or equivalent. Suitable for mental health professionals with approved professional training, previous CBT training and at least one year’s experience of supervised CBT practice; usually good degree in psychology or professional equivalent

University information

The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition with innovative modern teaching that prioritises the success of its students. Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-focused UK universities, and today ranks within the top 17 institutions in the country, according to the 2024 Complete University Guide league table. With seven...more