MSc/PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Goldsmiths, University of London

United Kingdom, London

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Goldsmiths, University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines13-Jan-2025

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,600

Next Intake 13-Jan-2025

MSc/PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

About

The MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) aims to provide students with a structured training where students can systematically acquire the knowledge and skills needed to practice as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.

On the course, students will be able to progressively build their confidence and competence to take them from a novice to skilled practitioner equipped to work towards accreditation with the BABCP (for the PGDip route) and BACP (for the MSc route) dependant on their individual experience.

Uniquely on this course, students will be strongly encouraged to evaluate Cognitive Behavioural theory and practice, which will include an emphasis on understanding the relationship of CBT to other psychotherapeutic modalities and on the tailoring of interventions to individual needs. As such this training in CBT is presented within a broader framework of critical and positive psychology.

The course also aims to develop students' understanding of the impact of contextual and structural factors, particularly in terms of the impact of inherent power differentials, upon the formation and resolution of individual psychological difficulties. This also includes the influence of contextual factors upon the practice of CBT itself and the examination of the way in which CBT can contribute to the prevention and amelioration of the negative impact of these.

As such particular focus is given to developing a flexible and creative approach to the practice of CBT to effectively respond to individual, social and cultural diversity. In addition the course seeks to broaden the focus of understanding away from only addressing psychopathology to a broader view of the practice of CBT that includes the optimisation of individual well-being.

Fitness to train

Applicants to therapeutic studies programmes are asked to disclose any criminal record, disciplinary record, significant periods of time off work and significant health problems in writing after interview. If we wish to make an applicant an offer of a place on the course, an anonymised version of the applicants written disclosure will be reviewed by a panel which considers the applicants suitability for therapeutic studies training. This process is additional to normal 'fitness to train' processes.

Placement

Placement work is at the core of our CBT training programme. Students are expected to start their placement work as soon as possible in their first year and the clinical hours required each year will vary between the PGDip or MSc reflecting differences in BABCP and BACP training requirements. Supervision will be provided in placement and must meet the criteria set by the BABCP for PGDip students and BACP for MSc students.

Course length

MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
2 years full-time

PGDip Professional Route
1 year full time (no part-time option)

Contact the department

If you have specific questions about the degree, contact the Department of Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Please note:You must fulfil our Fitness to Train requirementsas well as any other requirements below.

PGDip requirements

An undergraduate degree (2:2) or equivalent
Qualification & 2 years experience in a core profession *(please see below)
Personal suitability assessed by the application form, references and a screening interview
Access to an appropriate work setting where you can undertake at least three days per week of face-to-face CBT practice and the audio/video recording of client sessions for assessment in an academic setting
Access to a BABCP-accredited workplace supervisor who can offer weekly supervision.

*core professions are as determined by the BABCP and include:

Arts Therapists "“Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered
Counselling "“Accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), National Counselling Society (NCS), Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA),orFederation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals National Counsellor Accreditation Certificate (FDAP NCAC)
Medicine "“Psychiatrist or General Practitioner, MBChB or MBBS, and usually PG training with membership of MRCGP, MRCP or MRCPsych
Nurse "“NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse,orNMC Registered Learning Disability Nurse
Occupational Therapy "“BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, MSc Occupational Therapy,orDiploma of the College of Occupational Therapists (DipCOT)andHCPC Registered
Psychotherapy/Psychotherapeutic Counselling–United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered
Social Work "“Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW), Diploma in Social Work (DipSW), MA Social Work,orBA/BSc Hons Social Work. Registered with one of four UKregulators - Social WorkEngland (SWE), Social Care Wales(SCW), Northern IrelandSocial Care Council (NISCC) and ScottishSocial ServicesCouncil (SSSC)
Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology–Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)andHCPC Registered as Practitioner Psychologist
Educational Psychology –Doctorate or Qualification in Educational Psychology Stage 2 (QEPS) - must haveBPS Chartership (CPsychol)andHCPC Registration as Practitioner Psychologist
Health Psychology–Qualification in Health Psychology Stage 2 (QHP) -must haveBPS Chartership (CPsychol)andHCPC Registration as Practitioner Psychologist
Forensic Psychology"“Qualification in Forensic Psychology Stage 2 (QFP) -must haveBPS Chartership (CPsychol)andHCPC Registration as Practitioner Psychologist

MSc requirements

An undergraduate degree (2:2)
Certificate in Counselling Skills/equivalent experience
Personal suitability assessed by the application form, references and a screening interview

International qualifications

We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

If English isnt your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study.

English Program Requirements

To study at Goldsmiths, you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. IELTS requirements for each programme can be found on the relevant programme page.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,600

How to Apply

For most postgraduate programmes you can apply viaour website by clicking the ‘apply now’ button on the programme page of the course you’re interested in.

Exceptions to this are our PGCE programmes where you are required to apply through UCAS Teacher Training, and our MA in Social Work where you must also apply through UCAS.

Some programmes have particular application procedures, so always check the relevant programme page first.

Get help with your application

Find out more about making your postgraduate application, including the differences between applying for a taught and research degree, on our postgraduate application pages.