Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Advanced level practice)

Entry requirements

The usual academic entrance requirement is a first degree in psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, nursing, or an equivalent professional qualification, from an approved university, of 2:1 standard or above. If you have a non-degree nursing qualification, this must be equivalent to an undergraduate PG diploma. Experienced mental health professionals who do not meet these entrance requirements may sometimes be individually assessed and considered for admission on a discretionary basis.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course is ideal for people who have already completed a PG Diploma or have significant CBT experience. It enables practitioners who have specialised in working with one set of disorders (e.g. anxiety and depression) to develop their knowledge and skills in other areas (e.g. psychosis or personality disorder). As such, the advanced certificate offers an opportunity to broaden clinical expertise by developing new formulation and practice skills.

Programme Overview:

• To provide students with a clear understanding of cognitive-behavioural concepts, models and methods
• To develop students’ critical appreciation of the relevant theoretical and empirical literature, on which sound clinical decision making can be based
• To enable students to develop skills in collaborative assessment, formulation and treatment based on empirically validated models.

Fees and funding

Please see the funding page.