PgCert Cognitive Behaviour Therapy at University of Salford

Programme overview

This one-year part-time PgCert introduces Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to healthcare professionals such as podiatrists, occupational therapists, counsellors, psychotherapists and other therapeutic practitioners, so they can use CBT in their practice at an introductory level.

Duration: One year part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Salford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester one covers Introduction to CBT (competencies for mild to moderate anxiety and depression, with access to a placement). Semester two covers CBT for Anxiety Disorders and Addictive Behaviour, including social phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder and health anxiety.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must currently work or volunteer in health care practice as a counsellor/psychotherapist or in a health/social care discipline, must use CBT skills in their placement setting, and need access to a minimum of one client and 20 hours of supervised practice. A 2:1 honours degree in psychology or another health/social care discipline, or an honours degree in any discipline (2:2 or above) plus a diploma in counselling or its UKCP or BPS equivalent. Applicants who do not meet the stated criteria may be considered through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 or equivalent required).

GBP 3,600 a year (2027/28). Part-time PgCert; stated per year, no home/international split. Excludes supervision costs. Source

Intake: September 2027

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