Low Intensity Psychological Therapies
Newcastle UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Newcastle University, the PgCert Low Intensity Psychological Therapies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course provides you with the skills to asses and treat patients with brief, evidence-based psychological approaches for the treatment of mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. It is part of the Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme which trains Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) for NHS employment. The Department of Health's IAPT programme is an innovative approach to address common mental health problems. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.
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📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry. Academic entry requirementsPlease note this programme is only available to Home Fee paying studentsAn NQF 5, or international equivalent. You will not be required to submit a portfolio.You will also require relevant experience, voluntary or paid, of working with individuals who experience mental health difficulties.We expect you to have a high standard of:written abilitycomputer literacythe ability to develop good therapeuti |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£8,150
per year
Home Student Fee
£8,150
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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