- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- University of Staffordshire postgraduate courses are usually 1 academic year duration when studying full-time and 2-3 academic years duration for part-time.
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Psychology
- Location
- United Kingdom
Overview
This course is currently accredited by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Ranked 3rd in the sector for Psychology for overall satisfaction in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2026 Course is run with partners at the NHS and cognitive behavioural specialists The Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy develops your theoretical knowledge, reflective abilities and practical skills to enable you to become a skilled and independent practitioner with adults with common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy based on the theory that psychological symptoms develop and are maintained as a result of the interaction between the thoughts, emotions and behavioural responses of the individual.
Entry requirements
| Other conditions | professional_registration · …Psychology Stage 2 (QEPS) - must have BPS Chartership (CPsychol) and HCPC Registration as Practitioner Psychologist Health Psychology - Qualification in Health Psychology Stage 2 (QHP) - must have BPS Ch… |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 7.0 overall |
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IELTS Level 7 or equivalent. You will be required to undertake a written assessment and an interview before being admitted to the course
Fees
UK students: Contact university for fee information
UK/Home: Contact university for fee information
Application deadline
See central postgraduate application guidance: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply
Campus
- Off Campus, United Kingdom
Where you will study
Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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