MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy

Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 degree in health and social care or related area including experience in a relevant field
Applicants with a core profession in Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy or Social Work or Psychiatry or Clinical or Counselling Psychology will require at least two years of experience in working with vulnerable adults and or those with mental health problems
Applications without a recognised core profession can be considered through the development of a Knowledge, Skills and Attitude portfolio of evidence plus at least two years of post-qualification experience in mental health consistent with admission guidelines provided by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy
IELTS: Score of at least 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.5 or equivalent
A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course

After completing this course you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge you need to advance your career as a professional cognitive behavioural psychotherapist (CBP).

As a CBP or cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT), you may be able to develop your career in the NHS and once you have secured your accreditation work as either a band 6 or band 7 therapist.

As an accredited therapist you will also be able to develop your own private practice or secure employment within the voluntary or third sector.

Core Modlues:

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP) 1
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP) 2
Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP)
Introduction to Postgraduate Research
Dissertation