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PostgraduateCourse summary
Course overview
- This MSc will prepare you to practice in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP) – one of the leading treatments for a wide range of mental health issues.
- Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP) is recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as the treatment of choice for a range of mental health issues. Our MSc is a progressive professional training programme which will give you the advanced skills and knowledge needed to practice as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist.
- We’ve designed this programme to meet the minimum training requirements of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) for training Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists.
- You’ll gain an understanding of key concepts and theories in CBP, evaluate different approaches to solving problems, and integrate theory and practice as you plan your future academic, professional and personal development. This course is ideal for those working in the medical profession, social work, psychologists, counsellors, mental health nurses, psychotherapists and others with experience and an interest in mental health.
- You’ll be taught by staff with a wide range of expertise and skills within Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
- The course leadership and teaching is overseen by a BABCP accredited cognitive behavioural therapist.
- The MSc prepares you for working with a wide range of mental health and complex mental health needs.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree (2:2) in a health and social care or related area including experience in a relevant field. A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course Applicants with a core profession in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Psychiatry, Clinical or Counselling Psychology will require at least two years of experience in working with vulnerable adults and/or those with mental health problems. Individuals without a recognised core profession can be considered through the development of a Knowledge, Skills and Attitude (KSA) portfolio of evidence (submitted at interview) plus at least two years of post-qualification experience in mental health consistent with admission guidelines provided by the BABCP. Candidates must have proficiency in the English language with a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent qualifications.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE