MSc Specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 24 months Postgraduate Program By Queen's University Belfast |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

21,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

12 May, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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)...
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Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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)...
Read more

Admission Requirements

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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.


Applicants from a non-core profession must provide a portfolio of evidence and references to demonstrate suitable core knowledge, skills and attitudes in line with KSA guidelines produced by The British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).


All eligible applicants will be interviewed.


Progression from the Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) onto the MSc will be subject to successfully completing all PG Dip modules and assessment of suitability for study of research methods and advanced CBT practice, which must be approved by the Course Director.


Applicants with a relevant PG Dip in CBT may apply for Recognition of Prior Certificated Learning (RPCL) under the University's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy. This will exempt them from the first year of the MSc in Specialist Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (Trauma) (80 CATS points). Applicants applying under the RPCL Policy must provide a record of modular content of prior PG Dip in CBT training and relevant CPD. Please visit http://go.qub.ac.uk/RPLpolicy for more information.


12 May 2025
2 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
7,300 GBP
International
21,500 GBP

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QS subject rankings

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Ranking criteria

Academic Reputation
59.1
Citations per Paper
84.1
Employer Reputation
62.8
H-index Citations
75.9
International Research Network
38.1

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