Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PGCert

Course overview

The demand for psychological therapies is increasing and CBT is an evidence-based approach recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for a wide range of mental health conditions, yet the availability of appropriately trained therapists in Wales is scarce. To meet this demand, Bangor University have been commissioned by HEIW to provide Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert CBT) and Postgraduate Diploma training in CBT (PG Dip CBT). There are two part-time postgraduate programmes in Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy (CBT) available at Bangor University: a one-year Certificate and a two-year Diploma programme.

Students are expected to register for the Certificate in the first instance and must pass all 3 modules to progress to the Diploma. Our programme aims to meet the high-quality standards in education set by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (BABCP). The syllabus is aligned with the BABCP Minimum Training Standards, Core Curriculum and Roth and Pilling competency framework for CBT with anxiety disorders and depression.

The programme aims to provide a broad-based training ensuring that on qualification, you are ready to work in the range of mental health services offered across Wales. Both the PG Cert and PG Dip are one day a week part-time programmes and have the same content in year 1. Academic teaching is delivered primarily as 1 day each week across the academic year.

You will be conducting clinical work in your place of employment. You will be supported in your place of work by your clinical supervisor and will also have a personal tutor allocated to you from the University programme who will support you with your academic work and liaise with your clinical supervisor about your progress. Aligned with BABCP Minimum Training Standards for practitioner accreditation Develop advanced CBT skills for complex and co-morbid mental health presentations Focus on evidence-based interventions for depression and anxiety Part-time structure supports working professionals Taught by experienced clinicians and academic experts in CBT Strong employment outcomes in NHS, private practice, and academic settings

Key highlights

Commissioned by HEIW to train CBT therapists for services across Wales
Syllabus aligned with BABCP Minimum Training Standards and Core Curriculum
Focuses on evidence-based CBT interventions for depression and anxiety
Clinical work carried out in your own workplace with supervisor support
Taught one day a week by experienced clinicians and CBT academics
Passing all three modules allows progression to the PG Dip

Entry requirements

Degree: 2:2 — to include related subject; or above
Additional condition: interview — …therapy to vulnerable individuals Personal suitability as assessed by interview and employer references Applicants must show evidence of having passed an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) chec…
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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

Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
CBT Practitioner
Psychological Therapist
Mental Health Nurse Therapist
High Intensity Therapist

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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