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University of Southampton

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (Anxiety and Depression) PGDip

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Full time

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1 year

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SEP-26

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Postgraduate Diploma

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Cognitive Psychology Three Dimensional Design (3d Design)

Course Summary

Explore Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at a global top 100 university. Develop the skills to become a confident CBT practitioner and help treat patients with anxiety and depression on this postgraduate diploma at the University of Southampton. Your future career You can enhance your existing practice or start a new career with this professionally accredited qualification, where you'll train to use evidence-based CBT to treat mild to moderate anxiety and mild to severe depression. Key features of this course At Southampton, you’ll develop: a clear understanding of cognitive behavioural concepts, models and methods a critical appreciation of the literature on which sound clinical decision-making is based skills in collaborative assessment, formulation and treatment based on empirically validated models Further information This course is delivered in line with national Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) guidelines, and jointly recruited through partner IAPT services. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements. QS World University Rankings 2025

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Minimum upper second class degree in psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, nursing or equivalent. Professional: You must provide evidence of at least 4 years' full time experience, and prior training, experience or knowledge in: CBT, interpersonal skills, mental health problems, general assessment, understanding of ethical and professional issues. If you have a different professional background, you may be considered on an individual basis. You'll need to submit a Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) portfolio. This KSA portfolio is linked to the The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) criteria.

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The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition with innovative modern teaching that prioritises the success of its students. Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-focused UK universities and today ranks within the top 17 institutions in the country, according to the 2026 Complete University Guide league table. With eight...more

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