University of Southampton: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Advanced level practice)

Summary

Designed for practitioners who have completed a PG Diploma or have significant CBT experience, this course offers a ‘top-up’ route to those seeking to specialise or seek accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Practitioners who have specialised in working with one set of presentations (e.g. anxiety and depression) can develop their knowledge and skills in other areas (e.g. psychosis, bipolar or personality presentations). Students will develop skills in collaborative assessment, formulation and treatment based on empirically validated models and the evolving best practice in the field.

Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	Upper second-class honours degree in psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, nursing or equivalent. You'll need to be already working at a level approaching competency in CBT. This can be demonstrated by one of the following: successful completion of a certificate or diploma in CBT (including a CTS-R rating of 30 or above) or 50 clinical hours of CBT under supervision of an accredited CBT practitioner (including a CTS-R rating of 30 or above).
Location	Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ

Fees

EU	6950 GBP for Year 1
England	3550 GBP for Year 1
Northern Ireland	3550 GBP for Year 1
Scotland	3550 GBP for Year 1
Wales	3550 GBP for Year 1
Channel Islands	3550 GBP for Year 1
International	6950 GBP for Year 1

Summary

Designed for practitioners who have completed a PG Diploma or have significant CBT experience, this course offers a ‘top-up’ route to those seeking to specialise or seek accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Practitioners who have specialised in working with one set of presentations (e.g. anxiety and depression) can develop their knowledge and skills in other areas (e.g. psychosis, bipolar or personality presentations). Students will develop skills in collaborative assessment, formulation and treatment based on empirically validated models and the evolving best practice in the field.

Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	Upper second-class honours degree in psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, nursing or equivalent. You'll need to be already working at a level approaching competency in CBT. This can be demonstrated by one of the following: successful completion of a certificate or diploma in CBT (including a CTS-R rating of 30 or above) or 50 clinical hours of CBT under supervision of an accredited CBT practitioner (including a CTS-R rating of 30 or above).
Location	Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ

Summary

This postgraduate certificate enables practitioners who have specialised in working with one set of disorders (e.g. anxiety and depression) to develop their knowledge and skills in other areas (e.g. psychosis or personality disorder). As such, the advanced certificate offers an opportunity to broaden clinical expertise by developing new formulation and practice skills.

Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	Usually good degree in psychology or professional equivalent.
Location	Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ

Summary

This postgraduate diploma, that is BABCP level 1-accredited, provides you with a clear understanding of cognitive behavioural concepts, models and methods. You will develop skills in collaborative assessment, formulation and treatment, based on current models of mental health. With a critical appreciation of the theoretical and empirical literature, you will also develop skills in sound clinical decision-making. The diploma has been developed in line with IAPT for anxiety and depression, and severe mental illness (SMI).

Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	Suitable for mental health professionals with approved professional training, previous CBT training and at least one year’s experience of supervised CBT practice; usually good degree in psychology or professional equivalent
Location	Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ