Program Overview

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (Severe Mental Health) (PGDip)

About this Course

Develop your cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) knowledge and skills to the level of a competent CBT practitioner on this postgraduate diploma at the University of Southampton. This part-time course is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) at level 1 and will count towards your accreditation as an individual practitioner.

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 part-time-only course usually runs over 24 months. You'll usually attend the University for 1 day a week.

Modules

• Year 1:
  • CBT - Severe Mental Health for Depression
  • CBT Severe Mental Health Fundamentals
  • CBT Severe Mental Health for Anxiety
• Year 2:
  • CBT - Severe Mental Health Working with Complexity
  • CBT Portfolio
  • Optional modules:
    • CBT Severe Mental Health for Personality Presentations
    • CBT Severe Mental Health for Psychosis and Bipolar

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

• Tuition fees: Health Education England (HEE) will pay your fees for this course.
• Fees for a year's study: UK students pay £8,000.
• This course is not available to EU and international students.

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