Program Overview
The Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Children & Young People at The University of Edinburgh is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Psychology over 12 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 Behaviour Therapy for Children & 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Children & 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
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Children and Young People: Theory and Practice
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Supervised Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates are expected to have:
- a UK honours degree, or its international equivalent
- a professional qualification relating to the emotional wellbeing of children and young people (e.g. mental health nursing, teaching or social work)
Applicants should be in current applied practice with access to clinical cases and clinical supervision while studying.
All successful applicants will be required to join Disclosure Scotland\xc2\x92s Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme before starting the programme. In addition, all applicants who don\xc2\x92t live in the UK, or who have spent more than a year abroad, will need to provide equivalent verification from the relevant national authority.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months