Overview

You will enrol for the MSc, but have the option to exit with PG Diploma and, subject to meeting the criteria, accreditation with the British Association of Cognitive and Psychotherapies (BABCP).

CBT approaches and interventions are recognised as a major contributor to psychological treatment. The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programme offered at University of the West of Scotland is suitable for a wide range of professionals such as:

Nurses

Social Workers

Occupational Therapists

Physiotherapists

Doctors

Psychologists

Key Features

You will explore good psychotherapeutic practice and focus on specific CBT concepts and skills including learning about the roles of safety and avoidance behaviours. You will also focus on using CBT with anxiety and depression and explore ending therapy and relapse prevention strategies.

You will be introduced to diagnostic specific models for PTSD, social phobia, OCD, eating disorders and health anxiety and develop your skills in order to diagnose and treat these disorders.

You will also look at the difficulties and complexities encountered in working with more severe and complex conditions and develop your confidence as a CBT practitioner. As well as this you’ll develop a firm foundation of the role of scientist-practitioner, instilling principles of healthy and ethical practice.

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-06 00:00:00

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More details

Most courses don't have a formal closing date, but they will close when they are full; apply early to avoid disappointment.

Language

English

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4.5

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59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paisley, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Organisational Behaviour Cognitive Science View 84 other Masters in Organisational Behaviour 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

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4.5

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will require an Ordinary bachelor’s degree from a UK university in a relevant subject (or equivalent overseas degree). If you do not possess a degree, you may still be considered if you possess professional qualification and extensive, relevant experience.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

3190 GBP / module

≈ 3190 GBP / module
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1360 GBP / module

≈ 1360 GBP / module

Additional Details

All other UK & Republic of Ireland, Channel Island & Isle of Man: £1,760 per module

Living costs

Paisley

United Kingdom

700 - 1400 GBP / month

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

Funding

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