Overview

Begin your journey to accreditation with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP) as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist with the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy High Intensity degree delivered by University of Birmingham .

The course is specifically designed to train therapists to work within the NHS Talking Therapies service, providing therapy to people experiencing problems with anxiety and depression. It focusses on helping students gain the necessary knowledge and clinical skills to utilise evidence-based CBT interventions.

Career opportunities

Gain the experience you need to meet the requirements to become accredited as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the BABCP.

BABCP accreditation is a highly sought after standard among psychotherapists both within the NHS and in other services. A large number of graduates enter employment immediately upon successful completion of the programme, with the vast majority of these taking up posts within the NHS or third sector organisations. A smaller number sign up for locum posts with employment agencies or set up in private practice.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles and Practice of CBT

CBT for Anxiety Disorders

CBT for Depression

Practice Portfolio

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Cognitive Science View 96 other Masters in Cognitive Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Degree or an equivalent level 6 qualification and a mental health professional qualification or equivalent skills.

You must be employed in a clinical placement in which it is possible to undertake three days per week of supervised CBT practice where you can make audio/video recordings of your therapy sessions, which will be submitted as part of assignments

Thus, there are two routes to entry:

You must be qualified in one of a list of BABCP determined 'core' professions.

Or, you must satisfy the criteria of the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSA) framework, as described by the BABCP.

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Tuition Fees

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Free
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Free
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Free

Additional Details

Funded entirely by NHS England

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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