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Specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Queen's University Belfast

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MSc On-Campus Full-time 2 years September find out find out

Course overview

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. Please note that this course is not eligible for a Tier 4 visa. Closing date for applications: Monday 16th May 2022 at 4 pm. Late applications may be considered.


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