Specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MSc) at Queen’s University Belfast on FindAMasters.com

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The Specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MSc) programme at Queen's University Belfast offers comprehensive training in evidence-based mental health care. This two-year programme, taught by internationally renowned experts, provides both clinical and research skills training, focusing on trauma and related disorders. The course is highly sought after, attracting applicants from across the UK and Ireland. Accredited by The British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), this programme equips students with the necessary qualifications to practice as a CBT therapist. With a combination of classroom learning and practical experience, graduates can pursue careers as accredited Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapists or engage in clinical research.

About the course

The MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Trauma) provides both clinical and research skills training to promote evidence-based practice in mental health care.

You may study for the Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) over 18 months to obtain the minimum training qualification accredited by The British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) to practice as a CBT therapist or apply directly to this MSc which is offered over 2 years.

The MSc adds to the PG Dip modules an applied specialist clinical module for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and related disorders including research methods training designed to facilitate clinical research and encourage therapists to publish in academic journals.

Entry Requirements

A 2.2 Honours degree or above, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a cognate area or equivalent professional qualification(s) and at least two years clinical practice experience in a statutory or independent mental health or related setting. All applicants must:

Provide evidence of prior basic knowledge of psychological therapies preferably Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and
Be currently employed in a clinical or practice setting within an organisation providing therapeutic or counselling services, and
Be in a role for the duration of the Programme to access a suitable client group for practice and supervision purposes.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MSc)

Queen’s University Belfast School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work

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