Cognitive Behavioural Studies & Skills (not a license for practice), Advanced University Diploma
Course code: UB9BA (required to complete application form)
There are only a handful of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) qualifications available, and few of them can be taken online. This is a convenient, 1 year introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy that fits around your busy working life.
It’s the first step towards becoming an accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapist, or just a perfect entry level course to help you learn more about this fascinating area of therapy. This qualification alone will not give you a licence to practice but may help you to decide if this is a career you wish to pursue.
Whatever your role, it’s the ideal introduction to CBP
A diverse range of people take this course, which makes for more interesting class discussions and debates. You will usually have a nursing or social work background and will need a related qualification, but you might be an aspiring therapist or counsellor, or already have years of experience in such a role. If you want to work towards becoming an accredited cognitive behavioural therapist, this will count as one of the four years of training required.
An online course, but there’s plenty of opportunities to practice
You might be surprised to learn that CBT can be studied online. But in fact we use innovative methods to help you get that all important opportunity to practice and receive feedback. For instance you’ll be asked to conduct and video a ‘mock’ therapy session with a friend and our experienced tutors – themselves qualified counsellors and psychotherapists – can assess how well you did. So in many ways it’s a ‘safe’, less daunting environment in which to learn.
Studying online gives you the flexibility to study at the most convenient time and place for you. Course modules still operate within a fixed semester or term time, but you can choose to study during the day, in the evenings or at the weekend rather than having to attend fixed lectures.
Course Length:
1 year of part time study
Start Dates:
September, January and May
Entry Requirements:
You will need:
- a University Diploma in Counselling or an equivalent qualification
- the ability to work independently
- computer access
- to complete an online application form with suitable references.
You are also normally required to have one of the following English Language qualifications (or equivalent):
- GCE O-level English Language C
- GCSE English C
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL (paper-based) 550
- TOEFL (computer-based) 213.
Fees:
| Per Module | Modules | Total | Start | |
| UK/EU | £580 | 3 | £1,740* | Sept/Jan |
| Overseas | £640 | 3 | £1,920* | Sept/Jan |
*Prices correct for 2012/2013. Subject to annual increase in September 2013.
New flexible payment plans available
Choose from three options:
- Pay only for the modules you are studying
- Pay your full course fees upfront and avoid annual increases
- Pay for all modules studied in the year and receive a 5% discount (September enrolment only)
Career Information:
Becoming an accredited CB psychotherapist
In order to become an accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), you'll need to complete four years of training. This Advanced Diploma course is the first step and accounts for one year of that training.
To complete the final three years of training, you can undertake our MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy – many of our students have stayed on to do this and they find this helps them become highly skilled cognitive behavioural psychotherapists.
"This course provided me with a very good introduction to the world of cognitive behavioural psychotherapy, and it has helped me to reassess my career options and where I want to take my life."
John Aitken, who studied this course and has now progressed onto our MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy.
Testimonials:
“I thoroughly enjoyed the course. It provided a sound introduction to the world of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy and confirmed my desire to become an accredited CB Therapist.”
Farishta Jalal, Graduated 2010/11
Course Leader:
Modules Summary:
You will need to complete the core modules listed below. The order of the modules will depend upon your start date (i.e. whether you start in September or January).
Student Profile:
“I thoroughly enjoyed the course. It provided a sound introduction to the world of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy and confirmed my desire to become an accredited CB Therapist.”
Farishta Jalal, Graduated 2010/11
Career Information
Becoming an accredited CB psychotherapist
In order to become an accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), you'll need to complete four years of training. This Advanced Diploma course is the first step and accounts for one year of that training.
To complete the final three years of training, you can undertake our MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy – many of our students have stayed on to do this and they find this helps them become highly skilled cognitive behavioural psychotherapists.
"This course provided me with a very good introduction to the world of cognitive behavioural psychotherapy, and it has helped me to reassess my career options and where I want to take my life."
John Aitken, who studied this course and has now progressed onto our MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy.
Modules
You will need to complete the core modules listed below. The order of the modules will depend upon your start date (i.e. whether you start in September or January).
Core Modules
Core Module
This module explores the various theoretical explanations of cognitive behavioural therapy. You will examine various disorders including Panic, Anxiety, Phobias and Depression.
On successful completion of this module you wil be able to critically analyse the contribution cognitive behavioural theory has made to our understanding of human problems.
Topics covered include:
- Cognitive and behavioural explanations of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the associated theory base
- Cognitive and behavioural explanations of Depression and the associated theory base
- Cognitive and behavioural explanations of Anxiety
- Cognitive and behavioural explanations of Phobias.
How will I be assessed?
It’s 100% coursework. You will need to complete a written assignment (3,000 words).
Credits: 20
Core Module
Practitioners such as nurses, counsellor’s and psychotherapists need to be able to communicate with psychiatrists, other members of mental health teams and medical staff in primary care and other medical settings. In addition practitioners are often required to give opinions in a legal context. Furthermore the psychological literature uses diagnostic classification as the basis for empirical research.
It is therefore imperative that practitioners are able to make use of diagnostic classifications in order to communicate accurately and use the literature to inform practice. Practitioners will also regularly come into contact with clients who are taking or may require a joint medication and psychological psychotherapeutic approach. It is therefore important that a working knowledge of prescribed medications and psychopharmacology (the study of drug-induced changes in mood, sensation, thinking, and behaviour) is acquired.
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to critically analyse:
- the use of ICD 10 and DSM 4 (diagnotic classifications) in order to identify a range of psychological and emotional disorders
- the modes of action and interactions of commonlyused medications for psychopathology
- the aetiology and treatment of specific psychopathologies.
Topics covered include:
- Diagnostic classification (ICD and DSM)
- Diagnostic reliability and validity
- Strengths and limitations of diagnostic classification
- Psychiatric medications, i.e. antidepressants, anti-psychotics (standard and atypical), tranquillisers, hypnotics, beta-blockers
- Common medications used in chronic physical health problems eg diabetes, cardiac conditions, cancer
- Drug interactions and side effects.
How will I be assessed?
It’s 100% coursework. You will need to complete a 3,000 word written assignment.
Credits: 20
Core Module
The skills of conducting an assessment is one of the key skills that contribute to successful outcomes in cognitive behavioural therapy. This module introduces the student to the nature of assessment within cognitive behavioural practice, the difference between ideographic and nomothetic assessment, the use of measurements and the nature of the relationship within cognitive behavioural practice. You'll have the opportunity to observe and critique examples of assessments.
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to critically analyse the use of relational and interviewing skills in cognitive behavioural practice.
Topics covered include:
- The nature of the relationship in cognitive behavioural practice
- Interviewing skills
- Nomothetic and ideographic models of assessment, their uses and abuses
- Types of measurement, including observational and self report
- Uses of cognitive behavioural assessment.
How will I be assessed?
It’s 100% coursework. You will need to complete a 3,000 word assignment.
Credits: 20
You will need:
- a University Diploma in Counselling or an equivalent qualification
- the ability to work independently
- computer access
- to complete an online application form with suitable references.
You are also normally required to have one of the following English Language qualifications (or equivalent):
- GCE O-level English Language C
- GCSE English C
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL (paper-based) 550
- TOEFL (computer-based) 213.
Apply Now
Applications for Online courses are made through the main University of Derby website.
By clicking on "Apply now" below you will be redirected to the University of Derby website to continue your application process.
Fees
| Per Module | Modules | Total | Start | |
| UK/EU | £580 | 3 | £1,740* | Sept/Jan |
| Overseas | £640 | 3 | £1,920* | Sept/Jan |
*Prices correct for 2012/2013. Subject to annual increase in September 2013.
New flexible payment plans available
Choose from three options:
- Pay only for the modules you are studying
- Pay your full course fees upfront and avoid annual increases
- Pay for all modules studied in the year and receive a 5% discount (September enrolment only)
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