Specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy MSc
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc in Specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy provides both clinical and research skills training to promote evidence-based practice in mental health care. You may study for the Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) over 18 months to obtain the minimum training qualification accredited by The British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) to practice as a CBT therapist or apply directly to this MSc which is offered over 2 years. The MSc adds to the PG Dip modules an applied specialist clinical module for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and related disorders including research methods training designed to facilitate clinical research and encourage therapists to publish in academic journals.
Please note that this course is not eligible for a Student route visa. Closing date for applications: Thursday 14th May 2026 at 4pm. Late applications may be considered.
Key highlights
- Combines clinical and research skills training for evidence-based mental health care
- Includes PG Dip modules accredited by BABCP for CBT therapist practice
- Specialist clinical module in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and related disorders
- Research methods training to support clinical research and journal publication
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2.2
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
- CBT Psychotherapist
- High Intensity Therapist
- Clinical Researcher in Mental Health
- Trauma Specialist Therapist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £7,700 (NI/ROI), £10,400 (GB)
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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