
Overview
You may study for the Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) over 18 months to obtain the minimum training qualification accredited by The British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) to practice as a CBT therapist or apply directly to this MSc which is offered over 2 years.
The MSc adds to the PG Dip modules an applied specialist clinical module for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and related disorders including research methods training designed to facilitate clinical research and encourage therapists to publish in academic journals.
Internationally Renowned Experts
The Specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at Queen's University Belfast is provided by a team of internationally recognised trauma researchers and clinicians and is one of the few specialist MScs in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Trauma and related disorders available in these islands and across Europe.
Career Prospects
Introduction
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy services are an expanding area of mental health services due to an increasing demand for evidence-based psychological therapies.
Graduate of this specialist MSc can apply for professional employment as fully accredited Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapists, practice in trauma at a specialist CBT level and are be able to undertake clinical research with a view to publishing in academic and professional journals.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Core Concepts & Skills of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy for Depression
- Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy for Anxiety Disorders
- Training Supervision of the Application of CBP Models and Skills for Depression and Anxiety Disorders
- Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy for Complex Disorders
- Self-Practice / Self-Reflection in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
- Evidence Based Practice
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Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- We advise you to apply as early as possible, particularly for those courses where there is a high demand for places.
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General requirements
A 2.2 Honours degree or above, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a cognate area or equivalent professional qualification(s) and at least two years clinical practice experience in a statutory or independent mental health or related setting. All applicants must:
- Provide evidence of prior basic knowledge of psychological therapies preferably Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and
- Be currently employed in a clinical or practice setting within an organisation providing therapeutic or counselling services, and
- Be in a role for the duration of the Programme to access a suitable client group for practice and supervision purposes.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
17700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17700 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
6450 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6450 GBP per year during 24 months.
- Northern Ireland (NI) £6450
- Republic of Ireland (ROI) £6450
- England, Scotland or Wales (GB £7,250
- EU Other £17700
- International £17700
Living costs for Belfast
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Funding
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