Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PGCert at Bangor University

Programme overview

The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PGCert is a one-day-a-week part-time programme commissioned by HEIW, building CBT competence for common mental health problems and aligned with BABCP minimum training standards. Students progress to the PG Diploma in year two by passing all year-one elements, subject to funding.

Duration: 1 year part-time (PG Cert); 2-year PG Dip available | Intake: October | Study mode: part-time | Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one covers generic and core CBT competencies, structuring sessions and assessment, and treatment of depression and anxiety, with clinical work in the student's workplace. Assessed by essay, oral presentation, written case studies and video-recorded therapy.

Career pathways

Work as a qualified CBT therapist in hospitals, community mental health teams, private practice, social care, education and third-sector organisations, with a pathway to BABCP practitioner accreditation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Evidence of academic capability (2ii or above in a related subject, or a satisfactory academic screening task at interview); a core professional training (for example mental health nursing, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy) or a BABCP KSA portfolio; access to a work setting for individual CBT at least one day per week with audio/video recording; access to a BABCP-accredited or accreditable supervisor; personal suitability by interview and employer references; enhanced DBS check; BABCP membership at start. English as a second language: IELTS 7. Interviews are held in June; applications close at the end of April for the October start.

Intake: October 2026

Duration: 1-2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/apply

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