Program Overview

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (Anxiety and Depression) (PGDip)

About this Course

Develop the skills to become a confident cognitive behavioural therapy practitioner and help treat patients with anxiety and depression on this PGDip at the University of Southampton. Enhance an existing career or start a new one with this professionally accredited qualification.

Entry Requirements

• Academic: 2:1 degree in psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, nursing, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Professional: Evidence of at least 4 years' full-time experience, and prior training, experience, or knowledge in CBT, interpersonal skills, mental health problems, general assessment, and understanding of ethical and professional issues.
• English language requirements: IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with 6.5 in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Course Structure

This is a full-time course that runs for 12 months. You'll usually attend the University for 2 days a week. The course is made up of 7 modules, all of which you'll need to take and pass in order to achieve the postgraduate diploma.

Modules

• CBT Fundamentals
• CBT Portfolio
• CBT Supervision 1 (Generic)
• CBT Supervision 2 (Anxiety)
• CBT Supervision 3 (Depression)
• CBT for Anxiety (Long)
• CBT for Depression

Learning and Assessment

• Learning activities: lectures, interactive workshops, group work, independent learning.
• Assessment: case reports, essays, therapy recordings.

Careers and Employability

The employability and enterprise skills you'll gain from this course are reflected in the Southampton skills model. When you join us, you'll be able to use our skills model to track, plan, and benefit your career development and progress.

Fees, Costs, and Funding

Health Education England (HEE) will pay your fees for this course. Fees for a year's study: UK students pay £16,000. This course is not available to EU and international students.

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