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University of Southampton: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (Severe Mental Health)
| Institution | University of Southampton |
|---|---|
| Department | Psychology |
| Web | http://www.southampton.ac.uk |
| AdmissionsPGT.ELS@soton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 023 8059 4732 |
| Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
Explore Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at a global top 100* university.
Develop your CBT knowledge and skills with this advanced course in CBT for severe mental health conditions. This postgraduate certificate aligns with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) requirements and can count towards your accreditation as an individual practitioner.
Your future career
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of cognitive behavioural concepts, models and methods and will graduate primed to take the next step in your career.
Key features of this course
By studying both theory and research-based evidence, you’ll develop essential skills in:
-
collaborative assessment
-
formulation and treatment
-
critical decision-making
Your choice of modules will allow you to develop specialist skills in line with the needs of your clinical practice.
Further information The key difference between this award and the PG Dip CBT (Severe Mental Health) is that applicants for this advanced course already have a good working knowledge of CBT for anxiety and depression. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
*QS World University Rankings 2025
| 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). If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English meets IELTS 7.0 overall, with minimum of 6.5 in all components or accepted equivalent. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Explore Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at a global top 100* university.
Develop your CBT knowledge and skills with this advanced course in CBT for severe mental health conditions. This postgraduate certificate aligns with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) requirements and can count towards your accreditation as an individual practitioner.
Your future career
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of cognitive behavioural concepts, models and methods and will graduate primed to take the next step in your career.
Key features of this course
By studying both theory and research-based evidence, you’ll develop essential skills in:
-
collaborative assessment
-
formulation and treatment
-
critical decision-making
Your choice of modules will allow you to develop specialist skills in line with the needs of your clinical practice.
Further information The key difference between this award and the PG Dip CBT (Severe Mental Health) is that applicants for this advanced course already have a good working knowledge of CBT for anxiety and depression. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
*QS World University Rankings 2025
| 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). If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English meets IELTS 7.0 overall, with minimum of 6.5 in all components or accepted equivalent. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Explore Cognitive Behavioural Theraopy (CBT) at a global top 100* university.
Develop your CBT knowledge and skills with this advanced course in CBT for severe mental health conditions. This postgraduate certificate aligns with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) requirements and can count towards your accreditation as an individual practitioner.
This is a flexible programme, with most students working in clinical settings and attending the University at least one day a week. You'll graduate primed to take the next step in your career.
The key difference between this award and the PG Dip CBT (Severe Mental Health) is that applicants for this advanced course already have a good working knowledge of CBT for anxiety and depression.
*QS World University Rankings 2025
| 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
Explore Cognitive Behavioural Theraopy (CBT) at a global top 100* university.
Develop your CBT knowledge and skills with this advanced course in CBT for severe mental health conditions. This postgraduate certificate aligns with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) requirements and can count towards your accreditation as an individual practitioner.
This is a flexible programme, with most students working in clinical settings and attending the University at least one day a week. You'll graduate primed to take the next step in your career.
The key difference between this award and the PG Dip CBT (Severe Mental Health) is that applicants for this advanced course already have a good working knowledge of CBT for anxiety and depression.
*QS World University Rankings 2025
| 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 |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
Explore Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at a global top 100* university.
Develop your CBT knowledge and skills and become a competent CBT practitioner on this postgraduate diploma at the University of Southampton.
Your future career
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of cognitive behavioural concepts, models and methods (SMI) and will graduate primed to take the next step in your career.
Key features of this course
By studying both theory and research-based evidence, you’ll develop essential skills in:
-
collaborative assessment
-
formulation and treatment
-
critical decision-making
Your choice of modules will allow you to develop specialist skills in line with the needs of your clinical practice.
Further information
This part-time course is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) at Level 1 and will count towards your accreditation as an individual practitioner. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Upper second-class honours degree in psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, nursing or equivalent. 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 If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English meets IELTS 7.0 overall, with minimum of 6.5 in all components or equivalent accepted test. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Explore Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at a global top 100* university.
Develop your CBT knowledge and skills and become a competent CBT practitioner on this postgraduate diploma at the University of Southampton.
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of cognitive behavioural concepts, models and methods (SMI) and will graduate primed to take the next step in your career.
This part-time course is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) at Level 1 and will count towards your accreditation as an individual practitioner.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Upper second-class honours degree in psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, nursing or equivalent. 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 |
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