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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy High Intensity

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
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Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy High Intensity provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in psychology. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Begin your journey to accreditation with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP) as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist. This course will equip you with both the theoretical knowledge and practical clinical skills necessary to become a proficient psychological therapist, specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). CBT is an increasingly popular form of evidence-based psychological therapy. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

CBT Theory and Evidence Base
Assessment and Formulation in CBT
Cognitive and Behavioural Interventions
Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
Treatment of Mood Disorders
Therapeutic Skills and Clinical Practice
Research Methods and Critical Evaluation
Clinical Placement and Supervised Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Please be aware that the funding is only available to applicants employed in a 'Trainee CBT Therapist' post in an NHS Talking Therapies or NHS Talking Therapies-commissioned service within the West Midlands region. To qualify for NHS England funding, this placement must be within an NHS Talking Therapies or NHS Talking Therapies-commissioned service. This comprises places at Higher Education Institutions including The University of Birmingham Funding is available to NHS Talking Therapies and NHS

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy High Intensity as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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