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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Cognitive Behavioural Practice

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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1 yearDuration
£3,970Per Year (Intl)
£6,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PgCert Cognitive Behavioural Practice at Queen's University Belfast is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year part-time structure. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is recognised internationally as an effective psychological treatment for many emotional and mental disorders. The UK NICE guidelines recommends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for a number of conditions including depression, anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In Northern Ireland the DHSSPS Psychological Therapies Strategy has endorsed the principle of stepped care for mental health services and recognised the need for more evidence-based psychological interventions at all levels of care. International tuition fees are £3,970 per year, home/UK fees are £6,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Foundations
Assessment and Formulation in CBT
Low Intensity Interventions and Behavioural Activation
Depression and Anxiety: CBT Applications
Trauma-Informed Practice and PTSD
Guided Self-Help and Digital Interventions
Evidence-Based Practice in Stepped Care
Clinical Skills and Practitioner Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£3,970

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£3,970

Home Student Fee

£6,500

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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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers Cognitive Behavioural Practice as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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