PGCert Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) (Severe Mental Health) at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Develop your cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) knowledge and skills to the level of a competent CBT practitioner on this postgraduate certificate at the University of Southampton. This year-long course is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) at level 1 and will count towards your accreditation as an individual practitioner. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of cognitive behavioural concepts, models and methods.

What you will study

The Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) (Severe Mental Health) (PGCert) is usually completed over 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time. The exact timing depends on the modules you choose to study. Your choice of modules will allow you to develop specialist skills in line with the needs of your clinical practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:1 degree. If you have a nursing qualification that is not a degree, it must be equivalent to an undergraduate degree. You'll need to be already working at a level approaching competency in CBT. We usually receive applications from qualified mental health professionals (for example, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Mental Health Nurses). IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,400 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply

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