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Cognitive Behavioual Therapy

Queen Margaret University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 1,250 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 475 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 18 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Musselburgh, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Cognitive Behavioual Therapy at Queen Margaret University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Cognitive Behavioual Therapy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 1,250 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 475 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Musselburgh, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Cognitive Behavioual Therapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. 15 credits: CBT for Anxiety and Depression/ Research Skills in CBT/ Advanced CBT for Anxiety Disorders/ Advanced CBT for Depression/ Introduction to Complex Adaptation of CBT.
  2. 30 credits: Application of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Honours degree or equivalent, plus mental health qualification. Non-standard entrants will be considered if they can demonstrate that they have the necessary work-based experience, skills and aptitude. Applicants will be expected to be familiar with individual casework, history-taking and case load management.

International: Where your honours degree has not been studied in English, you will be required to take an IELTS test receiving an overall score of 6.5.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 1,250 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 475 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 1,250 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 475 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Queen Margaret University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Queen Margaret University

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Queen Margaret University

Musselburgh, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months