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PgDip/MSc
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Location
Southwark

Duration
2 years: PgDip
3 years: MSc

Mode of study
Part-time

Start date
September

Number of places
12–20

Simple timetable info

1 day per week during academic year

How to apply
Direct to LSBU

Course contact
Philip Kemp
Principal Lecturer
kemppj@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 7010

Course units

Year 1

Semester 1:

– Foundation Skills in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

– Application of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Skills (1)

Semester 2:

– Disorder Specific Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Interventions
– Application of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Skills (2)

Year 2

Semester 1:

– Research Methods and Strategy

– Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Complex Conditions

Semester 2:

– Advancing Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Practice through Clinical Supervision

– Leader and Change Management in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Year 3

– Dissertation (MSc only)


Course description

This programme has been developed to equip you with core knowledge and competencies in using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in your work with clients. It is designed to address the challenges in assessment and treatment of a range of disorders or work with specific client groups where CBT techniques and strategies can be adopted and used to good effect.

Students will develop core components in CBT principles and techniques gaining a deeper awareness of the diversity and complexity of working with range of disorders or different client groups, including inpatients. Ongoing professional support is a critical part of any training programme and therefore clinical supervision will be incorporated into the teaching and learning delivery of the programme. It is expected that students will be allocated an identified clinical supervisor for the duration of the programme and after completion of training if seeking BABCP accreditation.

Career opportunities

This programme is designed to assist mental health practitioners to develop a specialist qualification and accreditation in CBT. It should enable participants to enhance their performance in their current roles or as a basis for further career progression.

Typical background of applicant

This programme should appeal to graduate practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds with an interest in developing CBT skills.

Professional contacts/industry links

This programme will help students meet the requirements for BABCP accreditation.