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Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) (Severe Mental Health) PGDip

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) (Severe Mental Health) PGDip

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Part time | Highfield Campus | 2 years | SEP-25

Study mode

Part time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

Postgraduate Diploma

Subject areas

Cognitive Psychology Three Dimensional Design (3d Design)

Course Summary

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:

  • collaborative assessment
  • formulation and treatment
  • critical decision-making

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:

  • CBT for psychosis and bipolar
  • CBT for personality presentations

This is a flexible programme, with most students working in clinical settings and attending the University at least one day a week.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

Contact University and ask about this fee

Entry requirements

To apply, you must hold a 2:1 degree in one of the following subjects: psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, or nursing. Alternatively, an equivalent professional qualification may be accepted. If your nursing qualification is not a degree, it must be demonstrably equivalent to an undergraduate degree.

University information

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