Overview
The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programme at University College Cork is offered part-time over two years. The course is aligned with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
Learning outcomes
Following successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma, students can progress to the MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy. It is also possible to exit after completing the first year with an award of Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Students undertaking this programme will attend for a full week in September along with one evening per week between September and May per year. Students will be required to undertake clinical supervision of their practice with an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. The university will provide a list of accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapists.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Core Competencies
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Supervised Practice
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depression and Comorbidity
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy models of Anxiety Disorders
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Behavioural Activation for Depression
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depression and Comorbidity
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology Counselling Psychology View 51 other Masters in Psychology in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy will normally:
- Have an Honours Primary Degree or an equivalent qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. Nursing, Medicine, Social Work, Clinical Therapies, Special Needs Education or other allied disciplines);
- Be a practising professional in a recognised Core Profession
Tuition Fee
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International
9900 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9900 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
4930 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4930 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Cork
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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