The PgDip element of the course (i.e. the first two years) is currently accredited by the BABCP as a high intensity IAPT accredited course at level 2 . A course at level 2 ensures that it’s graduates meet all the minimum training standards required by the BABCP for eligibility for accreditation as an accredited CBT therapist. We have put in place placement requirements agreed by BABCP for non IAPT applicants and are in the process of agreeing our course being on both BABCP level 2 accreditation lists.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has now been developed into a comprehensive form of psychological therapy. CBT can now claim to be the form of psychological therapy with most research evidence for its effectiveness in the treatment of mental health and well-being problems. It has become the treatment of choice for many mental health problems as defined by the guidelines published by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE).

CBT teaches clients to cope with challenging and difficult circumstances. In other words, at completion of a successful CBT treatment clients can be their own best therapists. This programme will enable successful students to apply CBT competently, effectively and efficiently in real life. The content of this programme focuses on the practical application of CBT. The first year of the programme mirrors the recommended Improving Access to Psychological Therapies National Curriculum and also aims to satisfy the requirements for the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) accreditation. Students who successfully complete this first year will be awarded the Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.

 

Entry requirements

Academic

A professional and or academic reference will be required to ensure that the student's application is supported. The entry requirements for the programme are:

• A professional qualification in health or social care, and a good first degree (a minimum of second class) that relates to working with mental health service users, plus 3 years post qualifying practice experience in a health or social care setting to allow for consolidation of learning.

or

• A good first degree (a minimum of second class) in a health related topic or equivalent plus a minimum of four years practice experience working within a health or social care setting.
• As a student of CBT and have access to people with mental health problems
  

Professionals who do not hold a first degree may have the opportunity of studying this programme providing that they successfully complete the Research Design and Data Analysis module (part of the UH School of Psychology Bridging Course) prior to commencing the programme.

An interview with the programme director is part of the selection process.

Professional

A requirement is to be working (in employment or in a volunteer capacity) for at least 12 hours per week in a capacity as a trainee CBT-therapist (alternatively evidence needs to be provided that the student can conduct CBT-sessions with clients in their current work environment). A further requirement is that students posses a core qualification as defined by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Students who do not possess a core profession will need to present a portfolio following the KSA framework as outlined by the BABCP before they can be given a place on the course (See: www.babcp.com).

English language requirements

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered

- GCSE English language grade A-C
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.

Study routes

• No study routes available

Location(s)

• College Lane Campus
• de Havilland campus