Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Top up BSc (Hons)

If you have a DipHE in counselling (or an equivalent Level 5 counselling qualification), you can top it up to a Bachelor's degree on this 1-year course.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a technique used to treat depression, anxiety, stress and phobias by helping individuals to understand the way they perceive things that happen to them and around them. It seeks to identify and address negative thoughts that can lead to patterns of negative behaviour. 

You'll learn the latest trends and developments in CBT and how to apply them to your practice, with professional development support in the form of workshops, supervision and networking. You'll also complete a research project on a topic that matches your interests and ambitions.

If you're in employment, this course can fit around your working week, with timetabled teaching taking place 1 day a week, workshops on 6 Saturdays throughout the course, and occasional events in the evenings and at weekends.

After the course, you could work as a cognitive behavioural therapist in areas such as education, the police service, the prison service or the voluntary sector. The advanced skills and experience you gain will allow you to work with a wider variety of clients with more complex needs.

Qualifications or experience

• DipHE Level 5 qualification in Counselling from the following pathways with proof of completing 80 hours work placement in a counselling environment :
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Gestalt Counselling
  • Humanistic Counselling

Selection process

• Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting the course.
• You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs – see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.

English language requirements

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

See alternative English language qualifications

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If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a

Course highlights

• Learn advanced cognitive behavioural therapy skills, building on the knowledge you developed on your DipHE
• Develop your research skills by undertaking an in-depth research project that matches your interests and career ambitions
• Learn from experienced, industry-trained staff who've worked in organisations or run their own private practices
• Study at South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus with access to support and services at the University of Portsmouth 
• Apply for student membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and get access to member resources including journal subscriptions, free courses and job boards while you study