PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (NHS Talking Therapies) at Teesside University

Programme overview

A BABCP-accredited Level 2 programme for experienced professionals who wish to train as high-intensity therapists within NHS Talking Therapies services for anxiety and depression. It covers the scientific foundations of CBT, assessment and treatment, building to more complex presentations and critical evaluation of research. It is taught at the Middlesbrough campus.

Department: Nursing & Health | Duration: 12 months part-time (2 days a week) | Intake: January | Study mode: part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: The Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Anxiety Disorders, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Depression and a Practice Portfolio. Blended learning combines on-campus teaching blocks with online sessions, with weekly clinical practice delivering high-intensity CBT under a BABCP-accredited supervisor. Assessment uses video-taped CBT sessions, oral presentations, portfolios and case studies.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to register as BABCP-accredited cognitive behavioural therapists and can continue to an MSc by completing a 60-credit dissertation and a 20-credit Designing Research Project module.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A health-related degree at 2:2 or above and work with suitable clients who have anxiety or depression (prior level 6 learning may be explored if no degree). A core professional background or evidence of completing a mental health training programme; at least two years' clinical work in a mental health role; evidence of foundation-level or sustained CPD in CBT; a valid Enhanced DBS check. The course requires 100% attendance, values and behaviours aligned with the NHS Constitution and BABCP code of conduct, access to suitable CBT clients, video recording equipment and regular supervision by a BABCP-accredited therapist. Trainee posts are advertised on NHS jobs websites; self-funded places are offered only if capacity is not reached. Applications cannot be accepted from international students requiring a student visa.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Part-time; not eligible for fee discounts; limited HEENE-funded places for eligible applicants Source

Intake: January

Duration: 12 months part-time (2 days a week)

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