Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (Severe Mental Health) University of Southampton

About this course

Explore Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at a global top 100* university.

Develop your cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) knowledge and skills to the level of a competent CBT practitioner on this postgraduate diploma at the University of Southampton. This part-time course is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) at level 1 and will count towards your accreditation as an individual practitioner.

Your future career

You'll gain an in-depth understanding of cognitive behavioural concepts, models and methods (SMI) and will graduate primed to take the next step in your career.

Key features of this course

By studying both theory and research-based evidence, you'll develop essential skills in:

• collaborative assessment
• formulation and treatment
• critical decision-making

Your choice of modules will allow you to develop specialist skills in line with the needs of your clinical practice.

Further information
This part-time course is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) at Level 1 and will count towards your accreditation as an individual practitioner. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.

*QS World University Rankings 2025

Entry requirements for this course

Contact University of Southampton to find course entry requirements.

View foundation and pathway programmes to help you meet academic and language entry requirements.