Traumatic Stress Studies
Entry requirements
Please note that entry requirements for 2024/25 have not yet been confirmed. The entry requirements for 2023/24 were:
You are normally required to have a relevant Honours degree in a discipline connected to mental health.
The exception to this is the PYMIN1 module, Introduction to Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment, where NO specific qualification or experience of CBT is required.
If the applicant has enough knowledge of CBT, he/she can opt to do the PYMIN3 (APEL) examination instead of the PYMIN1 (Introduction to CBT).
Pre-sessional English language programme
If you need to improve your English language score, you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.
Months of entry
September
Course content
The PGCert Traumatic Stress Studies is a flexible course divided in the Introductory module, Foundation Trauma and Advanced Trauma modules within 2 academic years.
Run by the Charlie Waller Institute (CWI) this Postgraduate Certificate comprises three 20-credit modules; the Introductory module, the Foundation skills module and the Advanced Trauma module. Each module is assessed and must be passed for the Postgraduate Certificate to be awarded. Attendance of 80% is required for each module if being assessed. Each module can be taken as a stand-alone and each of the training days of the Advanced Trauma module can be booked as individual workshops.
View more information about the Charlie Waller Institute and about the course.
For more information, please visit the School of Psychology's website.
Fees and funding
New UK/Republic of Ireland students: Fees for 2024/25 have not yet been set.
New international students: Fees for 2024/25 have not yet been set.
The fees listed are for full-time study, unless otherwise stated. Fee information will be confirmed in offer letters sent out to successful applicants. You can find further information, including information for part-time study, through our dedicated fees and funding page.
EU student feesWith effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.
Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.
You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PGCert
- flexible24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Global Recruitment Team
- student.recruitment@reading.ac.uk