Course summary
This course offers in-depth professional insight into mental health disorders, addiction, and evidence-based psychotherapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). It equips you with skills to address stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic health conditions, and prepares you for senior roles or further doctoral study, including clinical psychology doctorate training and PhD. It is particularly relevant if you work, or intend to work, in the NHS, independent healthcare sector, or addiction clinics and seek to deepen your understanding of psychological therapy beyond basic professional qualifications. You will:
- Be well-prepared for further professional training (e.g., Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner training), a professional doctorate (DProf), and research careers in psychology and related disciplines.
- Gain a thorough understanding of psychological theories central to modern healthcare.
- Receive support from a highly qualified team of psychology staff.
Modules
- Psychological Therapies for Common Mental Health Disorders
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Addictive Behaviours
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Physical Health
- Dissertation
Assessment method
You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including theoretical essays, reflective essays, research proposals, and a dissertation. These assessments are designed to evaluate your understanding of psychological theories, your ability to apply this knowledge in practical settings, and your research skills within the context of applied psychology and therapeutic interventions.
Entry requirements
Ideally, you will have a sound understanding of core psychology, an interest in applied psychology and psychological interventions and a desire for professional development within psychology. Experience gained working in an applied setting or with individuals receiving therapeutic interventions will provide valuable context for the course. Psychology graduates (and graduates in related disciplines) and health and social care professionals who are interested in therapeutic treatment options. The course is also a route towards a professional doctorate or an academic / research career.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT