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

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:

• 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.

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:

• work experience schemes
• CV/resume and interview skills workshops
• networking events
• careers fairs attended by top employers
• a wealth of volunteering opportunities
• study abroad and summer school opportunities

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.