Course overview
The MSc
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy course is an exciting and innovative course,
delivered by an enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team of Cognitive Behaviour
Psychotherapists and lecturers. The course structure is designed to give you
the option to study for:
- Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - (120 credits) - both part-time Non NHS route and full-time NHS route.
- Masters degree (MSc) in CBT (Top-up) - (180 credits) - only available part-time over 18 months for remaining 60 credits.
The Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip both routes) is suitable for health and social care
professionals who are aiming for accreditation as Cognitive Behaviour
Therapists. To be a successful candidate you will already have experience
working in mental health settings, providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
interventions.
Typically,
our students bring significant experience in their own field of work as
Psychologists, Mental Health Nurses, medical doctors, Occupational Therapists,
Social Workers, and Counsellors.
Overview of the Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) HICBT / Non NHS route
The PgDip
in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is delivered part-time over two academic years
to facilitate the development of knowledge and application of CBT in
stages. Module delivery is on one day per week. For 25/26 academic year
this will be a Thursday for first year and Wednesday is the second year.
First year
The first
year of the course is focused on giving you the clinical skills and academic
understanding that you need in order to function as competent cognitive
behavioural therapists. Typical modules include:
7HSK2141
- Fundamental of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) (15 credits)
7HSK2142
- CBT for Anxiety and Depression (15 credits)
7HSK2143
- CBT Practice 1 (30 credits)
Second year
In the
second year, you develop competence in more complex client presentations, and
you also develop greater competency in clinical skills. Typical modules
include:
7HSK2144
– CBT for Complex and Comorbid Presentations (30 credits)
7HSK2145
– CBT Practice 2 (30 credits)
The use
of the CTS-R is prevalent throughout the PgDip Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
programme to measure and provide feedback for your development. For eligibility
of the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapists
(BABCP) accreditation, you must satisfy the supervision requirements including
completing a portfolio of practice.
The Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is accredited at
Level two by the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural
Psychotherapies. This means that the course fulfils all requirements so that
you can gain provisional accreditation.
Overview of the Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) NHS Talking Therapies route
The
PgDip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is delivered full-time over one academic
year to facilitate the development of knowledge and application of CBT in
stages. Module delivery is on two days per week. For 25/26 academic year this
will be on Monday and Tuesday. One day on campus (Tuesday) one day online
(Monday).
The course is focused on giving you the clinical skills and academic understanding that you need in order to function as competent cognitive behavioural therapists as well as to develop competence in more complex client presentations, and greater competency in clinical skills. Typical modules include:
Semester A
• 7HSK2141 - Fundamental of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) (15 credits)
• 7HSK2142 - CBT for Anxiety and Depression (15 credits)
• 7HSK2143 - CBT Practice 1 (30 credits)
Semester B
• 7HSK2144 – CBT for Complex and Comorbid Presentations (30 credits)
• 7HSK2145 – CBT Practice 2 (30 credits)
The use of the CTS-R is prevalent throughout the PgDip Behaviour Therapy (CBT) programme to measure and provide feedback for your development. For eligibility of the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapists (BABCP) accreditation, you must satisfy the supervision requirements including completing a portfolio of practice.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is accredited at Level two by the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies. This means that the course fulfils all requirements so that you can gain provisional accreditation.
How you can gain a Master’s degree in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
When you
successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy (either route), we would strongly encourage you to “top up” to the full MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. 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.
Professional Accreditations
When you graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy you will be eligible to gain accreditation from the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), provided that you satisfy the supervision requirements including completing a portfolio of practice which is embedded within training.
Careers
As a
qualified and accredited CBT therapist, you will be ready for a rewarding
career within a variety of settings including the NHS, voluntary or private sectors.
Students
who graduate with our Postgraduate Diploma can return to “top up” to a full MSc
CBT. This involves by completing research and a dissertation module,
usually part-time over two academic year.
Our CBT academic team include those able to support and supervise students wishing to engage in doctoral level study and research by, for example, undertaking a PhD. Faculty’s vibrant allied health research culture encompass mental health and CBT in it.
Funding
£1,970.00
The PgDip is £1,970 per 15 credits. The PgDip is 120 credits hence total cost of
the PgDip CBT is £15,760. This amount represents the payment over 2 years if you are studying the part-time route (£7880 per year). This
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
What is Unique about the course?
A distinct feature of the programme is that it offers formal CBT clinical supervision as part of module delivery. This enables students to gain supervision whilst applying newly learnt knowledge and CBT skills.
Course details
Course leader
Candan Ertubey c.ertubey@herts.ac.uk
Administrator
Niamh Sexton
Telephone
01707 284800
Course delivery
Blended
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Prerequisites
Entry Requirements for the PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) HICBT / Non-NHS route
- to have a core profession as defined by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), plus 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. (click here for list of core professions).
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 in a health or social care setting to allow for
consolidation of learning. Applicants who do not possess a core profession need
to present evidence that they meet BABCP Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA)
conditions prior to an offer being made on the course. This is a mechanism
whereby the applicant can show evidence that they have equivalent training and
experience compared to a Registered Health or Social Care professional.
- For the duration of the programme, all
students must be working in a paid or voluntary capacity within a health or
care organisation or within a voluntary sector. They would have access to a
relevant client group plus supervision within their workplace. The
workplace setting would need to be successfully audited using the
Multi-professional Practice Learning Environment Audit.
- The prospective student will be working
for at least four hours per week as a trainee CBT-therapist (allowing the
trainee to practice CBT with at least eight clients and encompassing at least
100 hours of CBT practice per year.
- A suitable professional and/or academic
reference to ensure that the student's application is supported.
- All candidates are interviewed prior to
offers being made.
Details
of what constitutes a core profession can be found at https://babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional-Accreditation/Core-Professions. This site also provides
details of KSA.
All
applicants will attend an interview with as part of the selection process. You
also need a professional and or academic reference to ensure that your
application is supported.
You will
need to secure your own access to a suitable adult client group and have access
to external CBT clinical supervision. This can be in the NHS, private or
voluntary sector. Alternatively, evidence needs to be provided that you can
conduct CBT-sessions with clients in your current work environment.
If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level.
Entry Requirements for the PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy NHS Talking Therapies route
- The Talking Therapies route (the NHS funded route) is only available for applicants who have applied to commissioned trusts and have been interviewed by their employer prior to applying.
- For the full-time pathway, the prospective student will be employed in a Talking Therapies/Wellbeing (or equivalent) site, where they will work as a trainee High Intensity Worker for 3 days per week, with the other two available for modules listed above. Employer guidance recommends a case load of between 10 to 12 clients per week. Trainees need to be completing 200 hours of practice by the end of their training.
- to have a core profession as defined by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), plus 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. (click here for list of core professions).
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 in a health or social care setting to allow for
consolidation of learning. Applicants who do not possess a core profession need
to present evidence that they meet BABCP Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA)
conditions prior to an offer being made on the course. This is a mechanism
whereby the applicant can show evidence that they have equivalent training and
experience compared to a Registered Health or Social Care professional.
- For the duration of the programme, all
students must be working in a paid or voluntary capacity within a health or
care organisation or within a voluntary sector. They would have access to a
relevant client group plus supervision within their workplace. The
workplace setting would need to be successfully audited using the
Multi-professional Practice Learning Environment Audit.
- A suitable professional and/or academic
reference to ensure that the student's application is supported.
- All candidates are interviewed prior to
offers being made.
Details
of what constitutes a core profession can be found at https://babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional-Accreditation/Core-Professions. This site also providesdetails of Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA).
All
applicants will attend an interview with as part of the selection process. You
also need a professional and or academic reference to ensure that your
application is supported.
You will
need to secure your own access to a suitable adult client group and have access
to external CBT clinical supervision. This can be in the NHS or voluntary
sector. Alternatively, evidence needs to be provided if you can conduct
CBT-sessions with clients in your current work environment.
If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level.
Entry requirements for the Masters (MSc) (Top-up)
In order to study the MSc Top-up, you will need to have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (either route).
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