
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (Adult or Children and Young People)
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Study the BABCP accredited Postgraduate Diploma course • Develop as an ethical practitioner and gain confidence in contemporary theories and practice in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy • Become an innovative reflective practitioner with a critical approach, informed by evidence-based practice • Train as a practitioner who’s in line with contemporary, academic, NHS, scientific and professional body standards, and undertake interprofessional learning opportunities • Learn from a highly committed, qualified, and experienced lecturing team • Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
Key highlights
- BABCP accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
- Choose between Adult or Children and Young People pathways
- Training aligned with NHS, scientific and professional body standards
- Interprofessional learning opportunities alongside other practitioners
- Develop as a reflective practitioner informed by evidence-based practice
- Taught by a qualified and experienced lecturing team
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each skills area)
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
- CBT Therapist
- High Intensity Therapist
- Children and Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner
- Mental Health Practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £12,060 for the full course or £1,340 per 20 credits | International: £18,540 per year of study
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 University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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