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PostgraduateMSc

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy

University of Lancashire
Preston, England
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3 yearsDuration
£1,100Per Year (Intl)
£1,100Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy at University of Lancashire. Based in Preston, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year part-time structure. This MSc will prepare you to practice in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP). This type of therapy is one of the leading treatments for a wide range of mental health issues. Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP) is recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as the treatment of choice for a range of mental health issues. Our CBT degree is a progressive professional training programme which will give you the advanced skills and knowledge needed to practice as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. Home/uk fees are £1,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Cognitive Behavioural Theory and Practice
Assessment and Formulation in CBT
Anxiety Disorders and Evidence-Based Interventions
Depression and Mood Disorders Treatment
Advanced Therapeutic Skills and Techniques
Research Methods and Critical Evaluation
Specialised Applications and Complex Cases
Professional Practice and Ethics in Psychotherapy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic66666
PTE Academic65

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,100

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£3,300

Home Student Fee

£1,100

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
6%Studying
19%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire offers Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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