Program Overview
The Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Introductory Practitioners Course (IPC) at University of Birmingham is a Master programme in Psychology over 10 days, 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 psychology. 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 Behaviour Therapy Introductory Practitioners Course (IPC) 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
- Duration: 10 days
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 1,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Introductory Practitioners Course (IPC) programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Approach
- Assessment, Formulation & Suitability for CBA
- Structured Cognitive Methods
- Structured Behavioural Methods
- Reducing fear and anxiety using CBA methods
- Managing your mood using CBA methods
- Using CBA methods with other specific presentations
- Alternative methods of delivery, limits and endings
- Consolidating your CBA skills and knowledge
- Developing Your Use of CBA Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Minimum of either: (i) a relevant professional qualification (e.g. health, social care, education related) or (ii) a relevant 1st degree or postgraduate award (e.g. in psychology, counselling, social care, teaching) or (iii) 2 years full time equivalent work experience with clients with mental health or psychological problems in a supervised clinical setting.
- Currently working with clients with mental health or psychological problems.
- You should not only have access to clients with whom you must be able to use some basic CB methods, but be able to write about a few sessions of your work with such clients, and submit this information, preserving client confidentiality, to the Programme as part of an assignment. This contact can be with individuals or groups.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 1,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 1,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 10 days
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