Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) PGDip

Course overview

The post-graduate diploma provides a unique opportunity to gain a post-graduate qualification in DBT which will provide eligibility for accreditation as a therapist with the Society for DBT in the UK and Ireland. The programme is provided in partnership with the internationally recognized British Isles DBT Training Team, who are Tier 1 affiliates of the Linehan Institute. Through this programme, students will receive training and consultation from national and international experts in DBT, and in its two core components Mindfulness and Applied Behaviour Analysis.

During the course you will be taught how to set up and deliver a DBT programme, learn all the strategies of the treatment and deliver them in your clinical practice with expert guidance and feedback as you progress. Given the partnership nature of the programme, all applications for the PG Dip in DBT are processed through BIDBT. To register your interest and start your application process, please email [email protected]

Key highlights

Eligibility for therapist accreditation with the Society for DBT UK and Ireland
Delivered with British Isles DBT Training Team, Linehan Institute Tier 1 affiliates
Training and consultation from national and international DBT experts
Covers core components of Mindfulness and Applied Behaviour Analysis
Learn to set up and deliver a full DBT programme
Apply treatment strategies in clinical practice with expert feedback

Entry requirements

IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 (5.5) overall (figure in brackets is the minimum in each component)

Scholarships

Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of fees
Heads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of fees
Inclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

DBT therapist
Clinical psychologist
Mental health nurse
Psychological therapist
DBT programme lead

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,500 per year | International: £22,500 per year

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 Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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