Program Overview
The Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (Adult or Children and Young People) at University of Derby is a MSc programme in Psychology over 24 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 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 Behavioural Psychotherapy (Adult or Children and Young People) 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Buxton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (Adult or Children and Young People) programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Specialist Practice (Adult or Children and Young People)
- Cognitive Behavioural Professional Requirements
- Ethics, Law and Research in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Advanced Practice and Professional Requirements (Adult or Children and Young People)
- Independent Scholarship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
These normally include an undergraduate degree in a health and social care related area including work experience in a relevant field.
Applicants with a core profession in mental health nursing, occupational therapy, social work, psychiatry, psychology or counseling will require post qualification experience.
Individuals without a recognised core profession can be considered through the development of a Knowledge, Skills and Attitude (KSA) portfolio of evidence plus relevant experience in a health and social care setting.
Applicants with a qualification in cognitive behavioural psychotherapy, or substantive experience in supervised practice may be eligible for entry via Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required as they provide the criminal records checking service for the programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Derby 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 Derby
University of Derby
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Derby is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date funding 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months