MA Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at University of Roehampton

Programme overview

The MA Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is an advanced postgraduate training for graduates with prior counselling training, developing skilled and reflective practitioners with a CBT orientation. It offers a route towards Individual Membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Faculty: Psychology | Duration: MA: 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 7 modules include Developing the Therapeutic Relationship in CBT, Ethical and Professional Issues in Counselling Practice and Placement, Advanced CBT Therapeutic Practice and Placement, Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Psychodynamic and CBT approaches) and a Capstone Project. The curriculum references BACP requirements.

Career pathways

Graduates can work as a counsellor, psychotherapist or CBT-oriented practitioner in the NHS, third sector organisations, specialist mental health services or private practice, or move into supervision, consultancy, research or doctoral study in Counselling or Clinical Psychology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree at 2.2 honours or above. Evidence of enrolment on a counselling skills certificate course (minimum Level 2), completed or to be completed before entry. Evidence of at least six months of part-time paid or voluntary experience in a helping role using basic counselling skills with vulnerable adults before the start of the academic year. Applicants are interviewed approximately monthly from February until August and should demonstrate reflective capacity and commitment to personal development.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: MA: 2 years (full-time) or 3 years (part-time); PGDip: 2 years (part-time)

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