Part time
2 years
25-SEP-23
Postgraduate Diploma
Clinical Psychology Psychotherapy Behavioural Psychology Cognitive Psychology People With Mental Health Problems: Social Work
Taught
About this course
Develop your cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) knowledge and skills to the level of a competent CBT practitioner on this postgraduate diploma at the University of Southampton. This part-time 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.
On this part-time PGDip you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of cognitive behavioural concepts, models and methods.
By studying both theory and research-based evidence, you’ll develop essential skills in:
Your choice of modules will allow you to develop specialist skills in line with the needs of your clinical practice.
Typical optional modules will cover severe mental health conditions:
This is a flexible programme, with most students working in clinical settings and attending the University at least one day a week.
Careers
This training provides a pathway towards British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) accreditation, allowing you to pursue a professional career in CBT.
Careers services at Southampton
We're a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020). Our Careers and Employability Service will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:
For this course (per year)
£4,000
This course is not available to EU and international students.
Students will need a 2:1 degree in one of the following subjects: psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, nursing, or an equivalent professional qualification, If you have a nursing qualification that is not a degree, it must be equivalent to an undergraduate degree.
The University of Southampton is an institution with a strong heritage, with more than 100 years of history and tradition supporting a modern educational model that focuses on student success. Southampton is one of the founding members of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group, a network of research-focused and prestigious universities. Today, the 2023 Complete University Guide league table places Southampton among the top 13 institutions...more
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