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Course overview

Please visit MSc/PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy application portal to apply for the Top-up in 2025/26.

When you successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, we would strongly encourage you to "top up" to the full MSc CBT. You will need to study the following modules in this order: 

• 7HSK2078 - Integrating Research with Contemporary Practice (15 credits)

• 7HSK2049 - Preparation for Research Project (15 credits)

• 7HSK2048- Research Project (30 credits)

Throughout your study, you will be facilitated to develop intellectual and critical thinking in evaluating the evidence that underpins your knowledge and the practice of CBT interventions.

The cost per 15 credit module is £915 in the 25/26 academic year. 60 credits are needed to complete the MSc, so the cost to “top up” to the full masters is £3660 in the 25/26 academic year. (Please note this elates to students assessed as UK/home self-funded for fee purposes.  Prices may differ for students that are assessed as EU Overseas/Overseas) 


Funding

£915.00

The price quoted above is per 15 credits and relates to students assessed as UK/home self-funded for fee purposes. Prices may differ for students that are assessed as EU Overseas/Overseas. Fees status will normally stay with the student for the remainder of their course. Here you can find further details along with, costs and when your fees need to be paid. Please note that some modules within this programme are charged at a premium rate and details can be found at the link above. You may be able to obtain a Post Graduate student loan, for which you must sign up for the whole MSc programme and not just individual modules or a Post Graduate Diploma, further details can be found at Gov.uk Master’s Loan

Why choose HERTS?

Excellent sector connections: we have extensive links with eight NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in Hertfordshire.

Links with over 98 NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in East Anglia and London regions.

Flexibility: we provide flexible study options to ensure you can fit CPD study around your busy professional and personal lives.

Location: the main University of Hertfordshire campus is 25 minutes from London with easy access by both road and rail services.

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Course details

Course leader

Dr Candan Ertubey-Sterling

Administrator

Niamh Sexton

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Prerequisites

In order to study the MSc Top-up, you will need to have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

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School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences

HSCBTM [Programme] 2025/26

MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Top-up)

60 Credits

Academic Level: 7

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