Cognitive Behavioural Therapy MSc/PGDip

University of Nottingham

United Kingdom, Nottingham

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University of Nottingham

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 12 month(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy MSc/PGDip

About

Course overview

One in four adults in the UK will experience mental illness in their lifetime.*

On this course, you’ll learn how to support individuals and make a real difference to their mental health and wellbeing. You'll develop your knowledge and practice of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and develop the skills you’ll need to work as a CBT (high-intensity) practitioner.

Our Cognitive Behavioural Therapy MSc aims to provide you with a clear understanding of cognitive-behavioural concepts, models, and methods by focusing on the evidence-based treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. Upon graduation, you'll be prepared to work as a therapist with the ability and confidence to use what you have learned in a safe and effective way.

Our course gives you the opportunity to put the therapeutic skills you've learned into practice during your weekly clinical supervision sessions. You'll receive dedicated support and expert teaching from a team of accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapists with a wide range of experience across primary and secondary care.

* Source: NHS England

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Undergraduate degreeApplicants must have at least a second class (2:2) UK honours degree in a related subject and be working in mental health and social care or associated independent sector agencies.

Professional qualification

You need a core profession relating to mental health or can go through the Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes (KSA) Route to Accreditation and provide a portfolio as outlined on the BABCP website. KSA requirements must be met if candidates do not have a core profession recognised by the BABCP.

Additional information

Students will normally require a first degree in a related subject or demonstrate equivalence and an ability to study at postgraduate level.

Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study.

We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience.

If you are unsure whether your qualifications or work experience are relevant, contact us.

Please note that this course is not open to international applicants.

Career

Careers

We offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students.

Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or résumé, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

Graduate destinations

The course enables you to develop your knowledge and practice of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) skills, allowing you to work as a CBT (high intensity) practitioner.

Completion of this programme goes entirely towards meeting the requirements of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) for the training element of practitioner accreditation. If you're seeking accreditation, it is important to ensure that you will fully meet all requirements (available on the BABCP website).

Career progression

98.5% of postgraduates from the School of Health Sciences secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average starting salary was £32,904.*

* HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021/22-2022/23.