Program Overview

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Queen's University Belfast

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (PgDip)

Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy is jointly offered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery and the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work. It is a rationalisation of two separate postgraduate diplomas in CBP/CBT which were previously offered by the two Schools. The programme meets the minimum training requirements for accreditation as a CBP therapist by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

Course Structure

The Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP) consists of 6 x 20 credit modules, which are linked to the BABCP Minimum Training Standards for therapist accreditation (Level 2) and the Specialist Level award for social workers.

• CBP 7101: Core Concepts & Skills of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy for Depression
• CBP7102: Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy for Anxiety Disorders
• CBP7103: Training Supervision of the application of CBP Models and Skills for Depression and Anxiety
• CBP7104: Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy for Complex Disorders
• CBP7105: Training and supervision for the application of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy for Complex Disorders
• HSN7076: Evidence Based Practice (optional)
• SWK7106: Self-Practice / Self-Reflection in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (Optional)

People teaching you

• Dr Michael Duffy
• Mr Colin Hughes

Contact Teaching Hours

• Medium Group Teaching: 12 (hours maximum)
• Classes will be delivered both face to face and online.

Learning and Teaching

• Learning opportunities available with this course are outlined below:
  • Teaching
  • Modules are provided one day per week at Queen's.

Assessment

• Assessments will be carried out in a variety of formats, including written assignments, case studies, recorded clinical sessions and a portfolio.

Facilities

• In 2020 the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences opened a new, fully integrated teaching facility, designed to enable teaching of nursing, midwifery, medical and pharmacy students.

Entrance requirements

• Applicants must hold a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a cognate area, such as Mental Health Nursing, Psychiatry, Applied Psychology or equivalent recognised professional qualification(s).
• In addition, you should have:
  • At least two years' clinical practice / experience in a relevant area (statutory or independent sector) working with clients with mood and anxiety disorders, AND
  • Be employed in clinical practice in a suitable area (where CBT approaches are employed) with the support of your management for study on the course, AND
  • Have access to a minimum of eight suitable clients and supervision by an experienced BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist while on placement in your own clinical area.

International Students

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English Language Requirements

• Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required.
• *Taken within the last 2 years.

Tuition Fees

• Northern Ireland (NI): £8,900
• Republic of Ireland (ROI): £8,900
• England, Scotland or Wales (GB): £8,900
• EU Other: N/A
• International: N/A

Additional course costs

• Students are required to register for BABCP membership; the student rate is currently £25.
• BABCP accreditation is optional for all students and would normally be applied for at the end of training at the PG Diploma level.

Career Prospects

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy services are an expanding area of mental health services due to an increasing demand for evidence-based psychological therapies.
• The award of the PG Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy will enable students to apply for professional employment as fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists.

Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award for extra-curricular skills

• In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills.

How to Apply

• Apply using our online Queen's Portal and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply.