Evidence Based Psychological Approaches (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

Why study with us?

The University of Cumbria has provided high quality training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for many years to students wishing to gain a qualification in CBT.

We have built up excellent working relationships with our clinical partners in Lancashire and Cumbria in supporting students in the development CBT practice.

Small group sizes means students benefit from direct support and feedback on progress both academically and practically.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this course is to be funded by your Trust, please contact your CPD Lead (Training Manager). They will then ask you to complete a CPD-Apply application for each module. Once funding has been authorised by your Trust, the University will contact you with further information.

If you are self funding or intend to fund this by other means, please follow the University’s ‘apply now’ link on the left hand side of this page.

What can this course lead to?

PgC graduates can progress to the PgD Advanced Practice in CBT to complete their qualification as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. This will assist in an application for accreditation as Cognitive Behaviour Therapists with the British Association of Behaviour and Cognitive Psychotherapists and/or apply for employment as Cognitive Behaviour Therapists or join the NHS workforce as High Intensity Workers in Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Services.

Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Entry requirements

1st or 2nd class honours degree

Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course via APL procedures

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 60 credits Selection criteria

The award is suitable for practitioners who are involved in the delivery of health and social care/psychologically focussed interventions across a range of disciplines, roles and service areas.

Normally applicants will be required to hold an Honours degree classification 2ii or above in a cognate subject; or have a core profession recognised by the BABCP. For applicants who do not meet these requirements non-standard entry criteria will apply. It is expected that non-standard applicants will have evidence of successful study at level 6 (or equivalent) within the preceding 5 years.

Ideally, applicants should have post-registration experience in mental health (or similar experience) and access to adult clients presenting with anxiety or depression.

Applicants who intend to progress to the MSc/PgD Advanced Practice in CBT should check the additional entry requirements.

Additional contact information

For further information please contact us by using the contact us link at the top of the page.

Modules

HLLT7001 Fundamentals of CBT - 20 credits at level 7
HLLT7002 CBT for Anxiety - 20 credits at level 7
HLLT7003 CBT for Depression - 20 credits at level 7

Course summary

This award is suitable for practitioners who are involved in the delivery of health and social care/psychologically focussed interventions across a range of disciplines, roles and service areas.

Programme specification

The PgC Evidence Based Psychological Approaches: CBT is a Masters level programme for suitably qualified individuals wishing to develop their understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Normally applicants will hold a relevant degree qualification or equivalent assessed against KSA (Knowledge and Skills Assessment) standards.

Accreditation information

This programme is mapped against the BABCP minimum training standards and individuals who successfully complete this programme will be able to utilise this towards an application for BABCP accreditation.