An upper second class honours degree in psychology or other health/social care related discipline, e.g. counselling, health sciences, nursing. Or: An honours degree (in any discipline) (2.2 or above) and a diploma in counselling or its UKCP or BPS equivalent. In addition applicants must have one year’s experience in a mental health setting and an active interest in cognitive behavioural work. Applicants must have an active placement where they can work with clients and have approval to use clients as part of their coursework. Overseas students must be able to complete placements and have access to clients. Students should access supervision from someone with experience of CBT (if accreditation is to be aimed for, then an accredited supervisor with the BABCP), each student should aim to utilise supervision within the frequency stipulated by this accrediting body. If the student does not have a core profession, then the KSA (see BABCP guidance) will need to have been commenced and be available to support any application. This course is not accredited, supervision or placements are not provided but students can aim to become accredited upon completion of the requirements according to BABCP. The course attempts to meet BABCP core curriculum guidelines, but not all. As guidelines change, further study may be needed to gain such accreditation. Anyone interested in accreditation will need to read the BABCP guidelines carefully. DBS equivalent for international students is required.