Psychological Therapy PGDip at University of Sussex

Entry requirements

This course is open to: self-funding applicants NHS-funded applicants. The NHS-funded route is only available to students who are both eligible to work in the UK and are eligible for home fees (have settled status). Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. If you don’t have the degree requirement for this course you should provide a portfolio of evidence of written work produced while training or working in the field. Subject-specific requirements: You must have: a Core Professional qualification in a mental-health or related field as defined by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) or evidence of equivalence to a Core Profession. To demonstrate equivalence, you must complete the BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitudes portfolio and meet all specified criteria. foundation-level knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and evidence of providing structured psychological therapies and interventions. Both Core Professional and KSA applicants must also have at least 12 months experience working in a mental health or social care role, whilst accountable to a more senior clinician. If you are self-funding you will also need to identify a placement that will provide access to at least two hundred clinical hours with suitable clients, as well as opportunities to shadow the clinical work of qualified CBT therapists. You will additionally need access to a BABCP accredited supervisor who can provide an hour a week of clinical supervision and is willing to adhere to the course procedures. English language: IELTS (Academic) High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component).