Cognitive Behavioural Therapies PG Dip

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We are proud to have been awarded an IoPPN Excellence Award in 2018 for student satisfaction in the Postgraduate Taught Education Survey (PTES).

Our Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT) course provides practical, intensive and detailed training to equip you with the necessary skills to become an independent CBT practitioner in accordance with the BABCP guidelines. You will work in Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services and train in evidence-based CBT for adults with depression and anxiety disorders.

The course information sheet is a printable version of the information on this web page, which you can download here.

Key benefits

Teaching from experts at the cutting edge of CBT development.
Latest developments in CBT.
Longest running UK-based CBT course.
Multidisciplinary teaching team from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) and South London & Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Foundation Trust clinical units.

Key information

Application status Closed

Duration One year FT, October start

Study mode Full-time

Credit value UK 120/ECTS 60

Programme accreditations This course meets full requirements necessary for BABCP accreditation. Successful completion of this course enables graduates to be eligible for registration as an accredited cognitive behavioural therapist with the BABCP.

Course leaders

Sheena Liness

Suzanne Byrne

Further details

Course contact for further information

Charlotte Wilson, Programme Administrator

Email: ioppn.cbtcourse@kcl.ac.uk

Course contact form Postgraduate admissions

Awarding institution King's College London

Faculty Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

Department Department of Psychology

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Course detail

Description

The aim of our course is to deliver practical, intensive and detailed training that will develop your skills and competence in CBT. We will help you to become skilled and creative independent CBT practitioners in accordance with BABCP guidelines. You will also develop critical knowledge of the theoretical and research literature relating to CBT.

Through lectures and workshops, you will learn from internationally known figures involved in developing and evaluating cutting-edge cognitive behavioural treatments. Our multi-disciplinary teaching team are all actively involved in CBT practice and research developments in the Institute and in the various clinical units of the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust.

Course format and assessment

Teaching two days a week; group supervision; master classes; journal clubs; examined by coursework assignments; clinical reports of case work; audio-recorded therapy sessions.

A breakdown of the modules is as follows:

Fundamentals of CBT: Engagement, Assessment, Formulation & Supervised Practice Module
Lectures (120 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (15 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (75 hours) | Self-study time (90 hours)

1 x 5000 word theory focussed essay
1 x recording of an assessment session
1 x Practice Portfolio 1

Anxiety Module
Lectures (120 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (15 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (75 hours) | Self-study time (90 hours)

1 x 4000 word case study
1 x therapy tape & 1000 word reflective analysis
1 x Practice Portfolio 2

Depression Module
Lectures (120 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (15 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (75 hours) | Self-study time (90 hours)

1 x 4000 word case study
1 x therapy tape & 1000 word reflective analysis
1 x Practice Portfolio 3

Accreditation Portfolio
Lectures (120 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (15 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (75 hours) | Self-study time (90 hours)

2 x 2500 Accreditation word case reports
1 x Practice Portfolio 4

Contact time is based on 30 academic weeks. Project work 50 hours per module. Self-study time
40 hours per module.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

Structure

Year 1

Required courses:

PG Dip (full-time)

Required Modules

Optional Modules

Entry requirements & how to apply

Cognitive Behavioural Therapies Entry requirements
Minimum requirements		A professional mental health qualification (e.g. clinical psychologist, mental health nurse, BACP accredited counsellor) with relevant clinical experience. Clinical Psychologist applications are accepted without post qualifying experience due to the nature of the Clinical Psychology training. Those without a core profession who have at least two years’ post-qualification experience and are able to demonstrate they meet the required KSA criteria (please see the IAPT website for further information)
International requirements		Visit our admissions webpages to view our International entry requirements.
English Language requirements	Band D	Visit our admissions webpages to view our English language entry requirements.
Additional Requirements		Access to suitable CBT training cases, i.e. straightforward depression and anxiety, is essential

The course is an academic post-graduate course requiring evidence of critical and independent thought. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable experience in systematic therapies with a commitment to the CBT approach.

Teaching is pitched at a post-graduate level so candidates need to be able to produce academic work to this level relatively independently.

Application procedure

Please note that information about the IAPT PG Dip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapies can be found on the course website.

Personal statement and supporting information

You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

CBT checklist
Personal Statement	Yes	A personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required.
Previous Academic Study	Yes	A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
References	Yes	Two references are required with at least one academic. Professional references will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.
Other	Yes	Please include a full CV as part of your application.

Application closing date

We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible. Our application deadline is the 27 May 2019.

Help and support

If you don't have a suitable qualification for direct entry to a UK university, or if English isn't your first language, our academic preparation courses can help you get ready for study in the UK.

Preparation courses

Fees and funding

Full time Home/EU fees: NHS Contract
Full time overseas fees: N/A
Part time Home/EU fees: NHS Contract
Part time overseas fees: N/A

This is a one year training contract funded by HEE for UK/EU and EEA applicants only.

Additional costs/expenses

In addition to the costs above, you can also expect to pay for:

Books if you choose to buy your own copies
Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
Library fees and fines
Personal photocopies
Printing course handouts
Society membership fees
Stationery
Graduation costs
Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses

Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.

Financial help and support

Visit the fees and funding webpages to find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans and other financial help available at King's.

Career prospects

Upon successful completion, graduates will be eligible for registration as an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with the BABCP.

Career destinations

Upon successful completion, graduates will be eligible for registration as an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with the BABCP.

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