Course summary
This course gives you a critical understanding of cognitive behavioural models of anxiety disorders and depression. You’ll develop the skills to deliver high-quality, cognitive behavioural interventions across this range of problems. We currently offer one pathway through this course:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Common Mental Health Difficulties.
Modules
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2023/24. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to COVID-19, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity. Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Supervised Practice
- Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety Disorders (Complex Difficulties)
Assessment method
Our taught modules are assessed by a variety of methods including essays, clinical activity reports, clinical commentary, and a portfolio.
Entry requirements
Degree requirements You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. If you don’t have the degree requirement for this course you should provide a portfolio of evidence of written work produced while training or working in the field. Subject-specific requirements You must have: a core professional qualification in a mental-health field as defined by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) or evidence of completing the BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitudes portfolio requirements foundation-level knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and evidence of providing structured psychological therapies and interventions. IELTS (Academic) High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9750 | Year 1 |
| England | £9750 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9750 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9750 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9750 | Year 1 |
| International | £15100 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH