PG Dip High Intensity Psychological Interventions (HIPI) at University of Lincoln

Entry requirements

Before training in CBT, all applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent credits at level 6), ideally in a mental health/psychology/healthcare subject, to demonstrate the ability to study on an extremely demanding academic postgraduate programme. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate at least two years experience working in mental health setting/s. More details can be found in the 'Minimum Training Standard' document. Applicants may come from 1 of the following 2 routes. Please note, APEL/APL does not apply to this course. Core Profession Route: Candidates from a wide range of registered mental health backgrounds are invited to apply to the course. Candidates from a core professional background should demonstrate a minimum of two years post-qualification clinical experience. Please see below for more information on what qualifies as a core profession. KSA Route: Candidates without a core profession can also apply for the course through the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSA) route. The KSA is a portfolio, required to be complete at the interview stage, which demonstrates how you have equivalent training and experience to someone with a 'core' mental health profession. This widens participation by allowing people to train in CBT using an alternative route. The KSA portfolio includes meeting a number of criteria.