PGDip Cognitive Behaviour Therapy High Intensity at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Begin your journey to accreditation with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP) as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist. This course will equip you with both the theoretical knowledge and practical clinical skills necessary to become a proficient psychological therapist, specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). CBT is an increasingly popular form of evidence-based psychological therapy.

Department: Psychology | Duration: 12 months full-time (2 days at University, 3 days in clinical practice); 18 months for the part-time route. | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The PGDipCBT is a 120 credit postgraduate diploma. These credits are awarded over three modules that run concurrently throughout the year. Modules include Principles and Practice of CBT, CBT for Anxiety Disorders, CBT for Depression, Practice Portfolio.

Career pathways

Gain the experience you need to meet the requirements to become accredited as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the BABCP. BABCP accreditation is a highly sought after standard among psychotherapists both within the NHS and in other services.

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Entry requirements

Degree or an equivalent level 6 qualification and a mental health professional qualification or equivalent skills. The PGDipCBT is designed to meet the criteria for accreditation with the BABCP | British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. Thus, to be eligible to enter training, you must have relevant academic and professional experience as detailed below.

Duration: 12 months full-time (2 days at University, 3 days in clinical practice); 18 months for the part-time

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