Psychological Therapy
(Dip (PG)) Psychological Therapy
Entry for 2026
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 7 (Masters) in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course learning outcomes
Demonstrate competent delivery of assessment and intervention in evidence based psychological therapy/intervention reflecting core, problem specific and metacompetent skills and knowledge for their programme pathway
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of, and critical awareness of the theory and evidence base of evidence based psychological therapy/intervention reflecting core, problem specific and metacompetent skills and knowledge for their programme pathway
Demonstrate an originality and reflective practice in the application of psychological knowledge to the treatment and understanding of mental health problems using evidence based psychological therapy/intervention reflecting core, problem specific and metacompetent skills and knowledge for their programme pathway
Full-time course composition
| Year | Term | Status | Module | Credits | FHEQ level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autumn Semester | Core | Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (406C8) | 30 | 7 |
| Autumn & Spring Teaching | Core | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety 1 (400C8) | 15 | 7 | |
| Core | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depression 1 (403C8) | 15 | 7 | ||
| All Year Teaching | Core | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Supervised Practice (907C8D) | 30 | 7 | |
| Spring & Summer Teaching | Core | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety 2 (409C8D) | 15 | 7 | |
| Core | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depression 2 (410C8D) | 15 | 7 |
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