Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) (Anxiety and Depression) (PGDip)
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Psychology
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Develop the skills to become a confident cognitive behavioural therapy practitioner and help treat patients with anxiety and depression on this PGDip at the University of Southampton. Enhance an existing career or start a new one with this professionally accredited qualification. On this postgraduate diploma we’ll train you in using evidence-based CBT to treat mild to moderate anxiety and mild to severe depression. We run the course in line with national Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) guidelines, and jointly recruit through partner IAPT services. It’s open to high intensity IAPT trainees and others interested in developing specialist skills in this area. You’ll develop: a clear understanding of cognitive behavioural concepts, models and methods a critical appreciation of the literature on which sound clinical decision-making is based skills in collaborative assessment, formulation and treatment based on empirically validated models If you prefer, you can apply to st
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:1 |
|---|---|
| Other conditions | work_experience · You must provide evidence of at least 4 years' full time experience, and prior training, experience or knowledge in: CBT interpersonal skills mental health problems general assessment understanding of… |
| Other conditions | portfolio · You'll need to submit a Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) portfolio. |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 7.0 overall, no part below 6.5 |
|---|
IELTS: overall 7.0; reading 6.5; writing 6.5; speaking 6.5; listening 6.5
Fees
UK students: £10,400 per year
UK/Home: £10,400 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
Application deadlines Contact your Service or Trust Lead for information on application deadlines.
Campus
- Highfield, Southampton, United Kingdom
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