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PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapies at University of Greater Manchester

University of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Are you interested in the practice and theory of behaviour therapy? The University of Bolton's PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapies offers training preparing you for Provisional Accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBP) or further study. The course is taught by practitioners who are accredited therapists in their own right.

Duration: 24 months Part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Fundamentals of CBT; CBT Knowledge, Skills and Practice 1; CBT Knowledge, Skills and Practice 2; CBT Knowledge, Skills and Practice 3.

Career pathways

Our PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapies course is designed to enhance practice and facilitate employment and career progression in psychology or therapy, research and teaching, the helping and health professions, social work, education, private practice and management roles where working with people is the prime focus.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You must have already achieved a minimum of an upper second class (2.1) honours degree in a psychology-related discipline (or equivalent). You should possess a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (or equivalent). You must have a minimum of 200 hours of experience in a clinical therapy role. You must complete and pass a Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes portfolio (see https://babcp.com/Knowledge-Skills-Attitudes) pre-entry unless you're able to evidence a core profession (https://babcp.com/Core-Professions) You should have access to clients once practice modules commence (usually via arrangement of a voluntary placement). We'll consider applications where appropriate work experience can be demonstrated in lieu of, or in addition to, the published academic qualifications in line with the University’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) procedures. You'll be required to attend an interview as part of the application process. You must be able to provide two satisfactory references.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 24 months Part-time

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