Overview

Most people study this Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (Adult or Children and Young People) programme from University of Derby to fit around their other commitments

Key facts

Study the BABCP accredited Postgraduate Diploma course

Develop as an ethical practitioner and gain confidence in contemporary ‌ theories and practice in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy‌

Become an innovative reflective practitioner with a critical approach, informed by evidence-based practice

Train as a practitioner who’s in line with contemporary, academic, NHS, scientific and professional body standards, and undertake interprofessional learning opportunities

Learn from a highly committed, qualified, and experienced lecturing team

Careers

As an autonomous cognitive behavioural psychotherapist you will be able to further your career in employment as diverse as social services, the NHS, primary care, education, or the voluntary and private sectors. Some of our students have taken up research posts or commenced Doctoral level training.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavioural Specialist Practice (Adult)

Cognitive Behavioural Professional Requirements

Ethics, Law and Research in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavioural Advanced Practice and Professional Requirements (Adult)

Independent Scholarship

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Enrolment is open until about two weeks before the course begins, but it's best to submit your application as early as possible as some courses fill quickly.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Derby, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology View 179 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

These normally include an undergraduate degree in a health and social care related area including experience in a relevant field.
Applicants with a core profession in mental health nursing, occupational therapy, social work, psychiatry, psychology or counselling will require at least two years of post qualification experience in mental health care.
Individuals without a recognised core profession can be considered through the development of a Knowledge, Skills and Attitude (KSA) portfolio of evidence plus at least two years of post qualification experience in mental health care.
Applicants with a qualification in cognitive behavioural psychotherapy, or substantive experience in supervised practice may be eligible for entry via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18540 GBP / year

≈ 18540 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12060 GBP / year

≈ 12060 GBP / year

Living costs

Derby

United Kingdom

540 - 852 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

You will need to apply separately for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship, the International Excellent Student Scholarship and the GREAT Scholarship, but all others are assessed for eligibility alongside your application.
Our new EU Transition Bursary offers financial support to our European students. If you normally reside in the EU and are starting your undergraduate or postgraduate taught course in September or January , you could be eligible for this reduction in your tuition fees. If you have home fee status or have EU settled or pre-settled status in the UK, you are not eligible for international scholarships but you may be eligible for the Derby Achievement Scholarship.

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