PgDip Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy at Canterbury Christ Church University

Programme overview

Study to become a cognitive behaviour therapist with a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy from Canterbury Christ Church University. With an emphasis on self-practice and self-reflection, this course will enhance your therapy skills and support you during an intensive but rewarding year of study. Our Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy offers an excellent programme of study for those wishing to qualify as CBT therapists.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport | Department: Social Sciences | Duration: 1 year (Full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027 | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include The Fundamentals of CBT, Consolidation of the Fundamentals of CBT, CBT for Anxiety Disorders, Consolidation of CBT for Anxiety Disorders, CBT for Depression, Consolidation of CBT for Depression.

Career pathways

As an accredited cognitive behavioural therapist, you will be able to practise within public (NHS) or private mental health services, or as an independent practitioner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a professional qualification recognised by the BABCP, or be able to demonstrate they have the acquired core training and competence for the delivery of a psychological therapy within an ethical framework. This can be done by completing a Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (KSA) portfolio prior to interview (please read BABCP web pages for details of the KSA portfolio). Further details of entry requirements are as follows: (a) A professional qualification recognised as a 'Core Profession' by BABCP such as Mental Health Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or an accredited Counselling qualification. A full list of recognised Core Professions is available on the BABCP website. OR. (b) Demonstrate, through the BABCP’s 'Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA)' application, that they have the required core training and competence for the delivery of a psychological therapy within an ethical framework. WITH. (c) A good honours degree in any subject OR Provide evidence of ability to study successfully at Postgraduate level. PLUS.

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 1 year (Full-time)

Apply through the official page: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/applying/applying-for-a-postgraduate-degree

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