PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at Newcastle University

Programme overview

A clinically focused, practice-based CBT diploma that trains existing healthcare professionals to reach BABCP accreditation standards. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a psychological or 'talking' therapy which has proven effective for helping people with a range of mental and physical health problems. This is a level 2 BABCP (British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy) accredited professional qualification in CBT.

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences | Department: School of Psychology | Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 18 months | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

We provide practical, intensive and detailed training to facilitate the development of competent CBT skills, to NHS and BABCP defined standards. We aim to integrate CBT skill development with the necessary knowledge and attitudes to be open-minded, informed and reflective CBT practitioners. Compulsory modules include: Fundamentals of CBT, CBT for Anxiety Disorders, CBT for Depression, CBT Practice.

Career pathways

You will be eligible to apply for practitioner accreditation with BABCP and to seek work as an independent CBT practitioner in both the private and public sectors. Your development will be measured against the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) guidelines for good practice, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to the further development of CBT.

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Entry requirements

To be accepted onto the course, you must: have a core professional qualification in a mental health profession (for example, nursing, psychology, psychiatry, education, counselling or social work) as defined by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) OR be a graduate in a relevant discipline with equivalent experience to that of a core profession (for example, a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner). In this case, you will need to compile a BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (KSA) portfolio . have foundation level knowledge of CBT and experience of delivering psychological therapies be in stable employment and have the support of your employer to undertake this training OR be on a placement or in a work setting where you are able to treat appropriate clients using CBT be fluent in spoken and written English To find out more about the programme, entry requirements and how to apply, please contact us at [email protected] . English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,050 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 18 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/3550f/#how-to-apply

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