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MSc Specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Queen's University Belfast

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Queen's University Belfast

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

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.

Professional Accreditations

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy services are an expanding area of mental health services due to an increasing demand for evidence-based psychological therapies. Graduates of this specialist MSc can apply for professional employment as fully accredited Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapists, practice in trauma at a specialist CBT level and are able to undertake clinical research with a view to publishing in academic and professional journals.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 21,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

  • University League Table

    25th

  • Campus address

    Queen's University Belfast, University Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1NN, Northern Ireland

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Queen's is one of the UK's Russell Group of research-intensive institutions.
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Queen's is committed to preparing students for the future, providing international students with dedicated careers support to help them fulfil their potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    34th out of 118 9

    2nd out of 73

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    162 76%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    55th

    38

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    34th

    35

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    147 82%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    18th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    44th

    31

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