Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy MSc

The course begins in September. You will attend the University for half a day if you are part-time, or for a full day (split over two afternoons) if you are full-time. Students receive two hours of small group supervision weekly, focusing on CBT skills development. In teaching sessions, emphasis is placed on observing CBT in action and on experiential learning through participation in role-play and other practical exercises.

Students must have access to adult treatment settings where they can access training cases suitable for novice CBT therapists (i.e., mild to moderate presentations of common mental health problems) and where cognitive behavioural therapy skills can be practised and refined regularly throughout the course. Students will also be responsible for arranging regular CBT supervision in the treatment setting with a qualified CBT practitioner.

Reading and completing written assignments will be undertaken in addition to the teaching days outlined above. Many students find it effective to set aside six to seven hours per week for private study. Some of the teaching days on this course may be made available to a wider audience.