PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Psychological Well-Being Practitioner (Low Intensity)

Name: Psychological Well-Being Practitioner (Low Intensity)
Price: 9550 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Essex

Colchester, England

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9 monthsDuration

£9,550Per Year (Intl)

£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PgCert Psychological Well-Being Practitioner (Low Intensity) at University of Essex is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 9-month full-time structure. Recognition of the personal and social cost of unmet mental health need within primary care has led to a government-supported initiative to broaden access to psychological therapies, introducing the cutting-edge role of psychological wellbeing practitioners. This brings evidence-based cognitive behavioural treatments to all people who experience mild to moderate depression or anxiety. You can study Psychological Wellbeing Practice (PWP) with us at one of two levels. International tuition fees are £9,550 per year, home/UK fees are £4,410 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Fundamentals

Mental Health in Primary Care

Low Intensity Psychological Interventions

Coaching and Facilitation Skills

IAPT Service Delivery and Practice

Evidence-Based Psychological Assessment

Self-Help and Behavioural Activation Techniques

Research Methods and Professional Practice

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

First Class

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	7	5.5	5.5	6	5.5
PTE Academic	62	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,550

per year

Total Course Cost (9 months)£9,550

Home Student Fee

£4,410

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Essex

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£28,000	£28,500	£31,000
3 years	£22,000	£28,500	£34,500
5 years	£26,500	£34,500	£44,000

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working

4%Studying

20%Work & Study

3%Seeking Work

43%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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