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Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies: High Intensity Training MSc

Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies: High Intensity Training MSc

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Full time | Parkgate Road Campus | 2 years | SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Behavioural Psychology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Aimed at experienced mental health professionals with experience of working in an IAPT service who wish to become accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapists.

Course overview

Our Postgraduate Diploma and MSc are aimed at experienced mental health professionals with experience of working in an IAPT service who wish to become accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapists. Our course is fully accredited by the British Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) as a Level 2 IAPT course.

Why study this course with us?

Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies: High Intensity Training is a rigorous, challenging and highly rewarding clinical skills training course.

You will be trained in the use of empirically supported treatments, observe expert clinical demonstrations, and receive constructive feedback on your developing clinical competence.

You will also have the opportunity to develop the research competences required to ensure that your clinical interventions are based upon the best available scientific evidence.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will have satisfied the requirements of BABCP minimum training standards, and be eligible to apply for BABCP accreditation.

Teaching methods

You will be trained at Parkgate Road Campus through the use of lectures, experiential skills training workshops, and group and individual clinical supervision.

You will apply the skills you learn in the role of High Intensity Trainee within an IAPT service (note the University is not responsible for finding placements).

Assessment

You will be assessed via a critical essay, clinical case studies, videos of assessment and treatment sessions, a clinical practice portfolio and an original piece of research.

Trainees are expected to conduct 200 hours of supervised clinical practice by the end of the course.

Modules

There are 72 hours of direct contact (72 hours clinical supervision). This module is designed to facilitate the transfer of taught skills real life clinical practice. This will be achieved through the provision of clinical supervision & skills training to students throughout the year of clinical training. In contrast to typical academic modules that consist solely of a fixed training syllabus, this module is designed to take into account the often unpredictable nature of clinical practice. Hence the focus of training within each supervision session will be governed to a large extent by the current clinical challenges presented by the student, and the related skills deficits identified by the student and the clinical supervisor. There is an emphasis in this module toward developing the necessary competencies to become a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist, and apply them in real life clinical practice.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,185

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£7,225

Entry requirements

Applicants will: - have a core professional training in mental health (normally with a science-based honours degree), or demonstrate eligibility through the BABCP Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes pathway - have a minimum of one day a week in face-to-face therapy practice in an IAPT service in the role of high intensity trainee - have in place suitable BABCP-accredited supervision arrangements. Applicants will also be required to attend an interview.

University information

The University of Chester is a 21st century university which traces its roots back to 1839, placing it among the oldest higher education institutions in England. With a modern outlook, a strong research pedigree and guiding principles of supportiveness and inclusiveness, it’s an academic community that has stood the test of time. Today, it attracts thousands of students from around the world and is known for its commitment to helping students...more

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