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MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Top-up)

UK

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What will I learn?

The MSc Cognitive Behaviour Therapy course is an exciting and innovative course, delivered by an enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team of Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapists and lecturers. The course structure is designed to give you the option to study for: Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - (120 credits) - both part-time Non NHS route and full-time NHS route. Masters degree (MSc) in CBT (Top-up) - (180 credits) - only available part-time over 18 months for remaining 60 credits. The Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip both routes) is suitable for health and social care professionals who are aiming for accreditation as Cognitive Behaviour Therapists. To be a successful candidate you will already have experience working in mental health settings, providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions. Typically, our students bring significant experience in their own field of work as Psychologists, Mental Health Nurses, medical doctors, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Counsellors.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
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Start date

September 2027

Venue

College Lane - Campus

College Lane,

Hatfield,

Hertfordshire,

AL10 9AB, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
Information not available

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Start date

September 2026

Venue

College Lane - Campus

College Lane,

Hatfield,

Hertfordshire,

AL10 9AB, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry Requirements for the PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) HICBT / Non-NHS route to have a core profession as defined by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), plus a good first degree (a minimum of second class) that relates to working with mental health service users, plus 3 years post qualifying practice experience in a health or social care setting to allow for consolidation of learning. or a good first degree (a minimum of second class) in a health-related topic or equivalent plus a minimum of four years practice experience in a health or social care setting to allow for consolidation of learning. Applicants who do not possess a core profession need to present evidence that they meet BABCP Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) conditions prior to an offer being made on the course. This is a mechanism whereby the applicant can show evidence that they have equivalent training and experience compared to a Registered Health or Social Care professional. For the duration of the programme, all students must be working in a paid or voluntary capacity within a health or care organisation or within a voluntary sector. They would have access to a relevant client group plus supervision within their workplace. The workplace setting would need to be successfully audited using the Multi-professional Practice Learning Environment Audit.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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