PGDip Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment (High Intensity) at University of Reading

Programme overview

A postgraduate diploma accredited by BABCP that provides the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills to qualify as a high intensity cognitive behavioural therapist working with adults with anxiety and depression. Graduates are eligible to apply for BABCP level 2 accreditation.

Faculty: School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences | Department: Charlie Waller Institute | Duration: 1 year full-time (12 months) | Intake: February and September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three 40-credit compulsory modules: Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Treatments (CBT), Theory and Practice for Anxiety Disorders, and Theory and Practice for Depression, alongside supervised clinical practice.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for roles as CBT therapists conducting assessments and delivering high intensity CBT online and face-to-face.

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Entry requirements

Academic: a good honours degree (2:2 or above), or equivalent, in a psychology or mental health related discipline; alternatively, applicants in a BABCP core profession without a degree (or with a 2:2 or below) must show successful Level 6 study and pass a pre-entry essay marked at master's level. Professional: employed in a BABCP core profession, or complete a Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) portfolio before entry. All applicants: at least 3 years' experience working or studying in a mental health context, access to suitable patients and Step 3 supervision (or a suitable placement if self-funding or sponsored), BABCP membership and excellent interpersonal skills. Applicants cannot be studying elsewhere concurrently.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,000 a year (2026/27). Self-funding or employer-sponsored full-time; NHS-funded trainees have fees covered; part-time route is 14,000; 2027/28 fee not yet available Source

Intake: February and September

Duration: 1 year full-time

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