Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (PG Dip)

Queen's University Belfast

Master

In Belfast City

£ 4,000 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Belfast city (Northern Ireland)

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Anxiety and depression are among the most common mental health disorders experienced by all ages. Psychological recovery is greatly enhanced when the individual receives the correct treatment.  Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapy (CBP) is currently the key recommended psychological treatment for these conditions. It is essential that practitioners are prepared with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to deliver CBP competently.   This course is written to the requirements of the lead organisation in the UK which sets the competency standards for Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy.  The teaching at the University and with Clinical colleagues in placement areas is of the highest standard.  This course will fundamentally alter the way clinicians work in practice. ‌ Why Queen's?On successful completion of this programme you will eligible to apply to become an accredited practitioner with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP). Did you know?  This course has been accredited by the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies. 

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Location

Start date

Belfast City (County Antrim)
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University Road, BT7 1NN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Applicants must hold a first degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in nursing or a relevant subject. Applicants must also hold a current and recognised professional qualification in nursing and have a minimum of one year's post-registration experience specific to the area of specialist practice being undertaken.   For those applicants who do not hold a qualification in a ‘core’ cognate area you must complete the BABCP KSA portfolio prior to interview.  Otherwise if offered a position you will...

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Subjects

  • Psychotherapy
  • Accredited
  • Presentation
  • Teaching
  • Mental Health

Course programme

Course Details

Students will actively participate in developing and extending their knowledge and skills in CBP. The client centred approach is used to empower the individual by creating effective cognitive and behavioural strategies to improve their skills in managing their mental health and enhance their quality of life.

Students must be working in a clinical area where Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic approaches are employed. Students must be supervised by an experienced BABCP Cognitive Behavioural Therapist while on placement in their own clinical area. This must be arranged by the student prior to the commencement of the programme.

Assessment & Feedback

Methods of assessment will include presentation or practical demonstration, written assessment and clinical practice portfolio.

Methods of assessment will include presentation or practical demonstration, written assessment and clinical practice portfolio [CH1] .

[CH1] include presentation or practical demonstration, written assessment, videoed clinical work, and clinical practice portfolio [CH1] .

Learning and Teaching

Classes are a combination of Morning and afternoon.

Students must be working in a clinical area where Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic approaches are employed. Students must be supervised by an experienced BABCP Cognitive Behavioural Therapist while on placement in their own clinical area. This must be arranged by the student prior to the commencement of the programme.

Additional information

This is a BABCP level 2 accredited course and most Health Service Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy posts will stipulate that a requirement is accreditation or ‘working towards accreditation with the BABCP’.  Graduants from this course will be eligible to be accredited at level two. Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with...

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Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (PG Dip)

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