MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Postgraduate Diploma .
MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Postgraduate Diploma(Professional Route) in Cognitive Behavioural TherapyProgramme SpecificationAwarding Institution:University of London (Interim Exit Awards made by Goldsmiths’ College)Teaching Institution: Goldsmiths, University of LondonName of Final Award and Programme Title:MSc Cognitive Behavioural TherapyPostgraduate Diploma (Professional Route) in Cognitive Behavioural TherapyName of Interim Exit Award(s):Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural TherapyPostgraduate Diploma (non-accredited) in Cognitive Behavioural TherapyDuration of Programme:1 year full-time PGDip (Professional Route) or 2 years full time for MScUCAS Code(s): Not applicableHECoS Code(s): (100254) PsychotherapyQAA Benchmark Group: Counselling and PsychotherapyFHEQ Level of Award: Level 7Programme accredited by: Not applicableDate Programme Specification last updated/approved: December 2020Home Department: Social, Therapeutic and Community StudiesDepartment(s) which will also be involved in teaching part of the programme:Not applicableProgramme overviewThe proposed PGDip (Professional Route)/MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy(CBT) is a structured training allowing students to systematically acquire the knowledge andskills required to practice as a Cognitive Behavioural psychotherapist. On the programmestudents will be able to progressively build their confidence and competence to take themfrom a novice to a practitioner.The programme will provide students with the opportunity to practice within a structuredframework that has an established evidence-base. Uniquely on this programme studentsMSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Postgraduate Diploma (Professional Route) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - ProgrammeSpecificationGoldsmiths, University of London1
will be strongly encouraged to evaluate Cognitive Behavioural theory and practice throughits relationship to other psychotherapeutic modalities and by emphasising the tailoring ofinterventions to individual needs. As such this training in CBT is presented within a broaderframework of critical and positive psychology; moving away from only addressingpsychopathology to a broader view of optimising individuals’ well-being through CBT and anunderstanding of CBT in its cultural and social context. The course aims to developstudents’ understanding of the impact of contextual and structural factors, particularly interms of the impact of inherent power differentials, upon the formation and resolution ofindividual psychological difficulties. A particular focus is given to developing a flexiblecreative approach practicing CBP, to effectively respond to individual, social and culturaldiversity. Alongside a broad curriculum of teaching, the programme will offer supervisionboth in placements and on the programme to help students develop clinical knowledge andpractitioner skills in CBT.The PGDip is a one year two-day per week full-time programme open only to those withcore profession, while the MSc is a two-year full-time/three-year part-time programme opento all suitable applicants, with/without a core profession. On the MSc, the first year of studywill provide the core psychotherapeutic competencies necessary for Cognitive Behaviouralpsychotherapeutic practice while the second year will focus of research and additionalclinical practice for those on the MSc programme.Students with a recognised core profession (e.g. social workers, nurses, teachers,psychologists) on the PGDip (Professional Route) which provides the professionalqualification criteria in the British Association for Behavioural and CognitivePsychotherapies (BABCP) accreditation process. Other students on the MSc in CBT whichprovides the professional qualification criteria in the British Association for Counselling andPsychotherapy (BACP) accreditation process. While the programme meets the professionalqualification criteria for accreditation, both BABCP and BACP require post-qualificationclinical practice in order to be fully accredited.Students on the MSc route who successfully completed year 1 but do not progress to Year2 or fail to complete the MSc can be awarded a PGDip (non-accredited exit) but should beaware that there is no BABCP/BACP accreditation guarantee for this exit award.Programme entry requirementsFor PGDip (Professional Route):1. An undergraduate degree (2:2) or equivalent2. Qualification & 2 years’ experience in a core profession*MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Postgraduate Diploma (Professional Route) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - ProgrammeSpecificationGoldsmiths, University of London2
3. Personal suitability assessed by the application form, references and a screeninginterview4. Be required to demonstrate interpersonal and personal capacities to provide a‘therapeutic’ relationship (assessed through application and interview). Thesecapacities include sensitivity, reliability, robustness, willingness to learn fromfeedback, integrity, psychological self-awareness5. Be required to provide a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or equivalentCertificate of Conduct for international students*Core professions are as determined by the BABCP and include: Arts Therapists – HCPC RegisteredCounselling – Accredited with the BACP, IACP, COSCA, or FDAP (NCAC), orRegistered Member CPCMedicine – Psychiatrist or General Practitioner, MBChB or MBBS, and usually PGtraining with membership of MRCGP, MRCP or MRCPsychOccupational Therapy – BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, MSc OccupationalTherapy, or Dip C.O.T and HCPC RegisteredProbation Services – DipPSPsychology – 1st degree plus a post-graduate qualification (MSc or Doctorate) in anapplied area such as clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, health psychology.HCPC Registered as Practitioner Psychologist (HCPC registration alone insufficient)Psychotherapy / Psychotherapeutic Counselling with UKCP RegistrationRegistered Nurse – Mental Health (RMN), or Learning Disability (general nursing andenrolled nursing is insufficient)Social Work – CQSW, DipSW or BA/BSc Hons Social WorkTeacher of Special Education / Needs – CertEd, B.Ed, or BA/BSc with PGCE, plusadditional specialist training in Special Education, with additional counselling /psychotherapy trainingFor MSc:1. An undergraduate degree (2:2)2. Certificate in Counselling Skills/equivalent experience3. Personal suitability assessed by the application form, references and a screeninginterview4. Be required to demonstrate interpersonal and personal capacities to provide a‘therapeutic’ relationship (assessed through application and interview). Thesecapacities include sensitivity, reliability, robustness, willingness to learn fromfeedback, integrity, psychological self-awarenessMSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Postgraduate Diploma (Professional Route) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - ProgrammeSpecificationGoldsmiths, University of London3
5. Be required to provide a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or equivalentCertificate of Conduct for international studentsAims of the programmeThis programme aims to:1. Acquire the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills required to practice as aCognitive Behavioural Therapist.2. Provide students with evidence-based knowledge of CBT theory and practice.3. Enable students to use their knowledge and skills to tailor CBT interventions toindividual needs.4. Prepare students to undertake reliable independent research projects.5. Provide students with the skills to be scientist-practitioners and reflectivepractitioners.6. Enhance students’ understanding of the impact of contextual and structural factors,particularly in terms of the impact of inherent power differentials, on the formationand resolution of individual psychological difficulties.What you will be expected to achieveStudents who successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive BehaviouralTherapy will be able to:Knowledge and understandingCodeA1A2Learning outcomeDemonstrate knowledge andunderstanding of mental health problemsDemonstrate knowledge of professionaland ethical guidelinesA3Demonstrate knowledge of CBT modelsof therapy, and the ability to understandtheir application to practiseA4Demonstrate an understanding of theimpact of social and cultural contexts onthe individual and practice of CBTTaught by the following module(s)Psychological Models of Therapy 1Psychological Models of Therapy 2Psychological Models of Therapy 1Psychological Models of Therapy 2Therapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsPsychological Models of Therapy 1Psychological Models of Therapy 2Therapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsPsychological Models of Therapy 1Psychological Models of Therapy 2Therapeutic SkillsMSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Postgraduate Diploma (Professional Route) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - ProgrammeSpecificationGoldsmiths, University of London4
CodeLearning outcomeA5Demonstrate an understanding ofevidence-based practice and research inthe fieldDemonstrate awareness of ethicalguidelines for clinical practiceA6A7Demonstrate an overall broadunderstanding and evaluation of othernon-CBT therapeutic approachesTaught by the following module(s)Advanced CBT SkillsPsychological Models of Therapy 1Psychological Models of Therapy 2Psychological Models of Therapy 1Psychological Models of Therapy 2Therapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsPsychological Models of Therapy 1Psychological Models of Therapy 2Cognitive and thinking skillsCodeB1B2B3B4Learning outcomeUnderstand and apply counselling andCBT interventions for individualspresenting with specific diagnoses andthe optimisation of individual well-beingDevelop formulation and interventionstailored to the needs of the individualRecognise issues of diversity anddifference and to adapt to clients’individual needsPractice within professional ethicalframework and guidelines.Taught by the following module(s)Therapeutic SkillsTherapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsTherapeutic SkillsSubject specific skills and professional behaviours and attitudesCodeC1C2C3Learning outcomeFoster and maintain a collaborativepositive therapeutic allianceUndertake initial generic assessment fortreatmentImplement CBT using a collaborative,positive, approachTaught by the following module(s)Therapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsTherapeutic SkillsTherapeutic SkillsMSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Postgraduate Diploma (Professional Route) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - ProgrammeSpecificationGoldsmiths, University of London5
Transferable skillsCodeD1D2D3Learning outcomeWork independently under supervisionDemonstrate their capacity for selfappraisal and reflectionDemonstrate their capacity for criticalthinkingTaught by the following module(s)Advanced CBT SkillsTherapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsPsychological Models of Therapy 1Psychological Models of Therapy 2Therapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsIn addition to the learning outcomes above, students who successfully complete thePostgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Professional Route and nonaccredited) will also be able to:Knowledge and understandingCodeA1Learning outcomeDemonstrate knowledge andunderstanding of mental health problemsA2Demonstrate knowledge of, and ability tooperate within, professional and ethicalguidelinesA3Demonstrate knowledge of a CBT modelof therapy, and the ability to understandand employ the model in practiceA4Demonstrate an understanding of theimpact of social and cultural contexts onthe individual and practice of CBTTaught by the following module(s)Psychological Models of Therapy 1Psychological Models of Therapy 2Advanced CBT Theory & PracticePsychological Models of Therapy 1Psychological Models of Therapy 2Advanced CBT Theory & PracticeTherapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsReflective Practitioner 1Supervised CBT Practice 1Psychological Models of Therapy 1Psychological Models of Therapy 2Advanced CBT Theory & PracticeTherapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsReflective Practitioner 1Supervised CBT Practice 1Psychological Models of Therapy 1Psychological Models of Therapy 2Advanced CBT Theory & PracticeTherapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsReflective Practitioner 1MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Postgraduate Diploma (Professional Route) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - ProgrammeSpecificationGoldsmiths, University of London6
CodeLearning outcomeA5Demonstrate an understanding ofevidence-based practice and research inthe fieldA6Demonstrate awareness of ethicalguidelines for clinical practiceA7Demonstrate an overall broadunderstanding and evaluation of othernon-CBT therapeutic approachesTaught by the following module(s)Supervised CBT Practice 1Psychological Models of Therapy 1Psychological Models of Therapy 2Advanced CBT Theory & PracticeTherapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsReflective Practitioner 1Supervised CBT Practice 1Psychological Models of Therapy 1Psychological Models of Therapy 2Advanced CBT Theory & PracticeTherapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsReflective Practitioner 1Supervised CBT Practice 1Psychological Models of Therapy 1Psychological Models of Therapy 2Cognitive and thinking skillsCodeB1B2B3B4Learning outcomeUnderstand and apply CBT interventionsfor individuals presenting with specificdiagnoses and the optimisation ofindividual well-beingAbility to develop formulation andtreatment plans/case conceptualisationtailored to the needs of the individualTaught by the following module(s)Advanced CBT Theory & PracticeTherapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsSupervised CBT Practice 1Advanced CBT Theory & PracticeTherapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsSupervised CBT Practice 1Ability to recognise issues of diversity and Reflective Practitioner 1difference and to adapt to clients’Reflective Practitioner 2individual needsSupervised CBT Practice 1Practice within professional ethicalAdvanced CBT Theory & Practiceframework and guidelinesTherapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsSupervised CBT Practice 1MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Postgraduate Diploma (Professional Route) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - ProgrammeSpecificationGoldsmiths, University of London7
Subject specific skills and professional behaviours and attitudesCodeC1Learning outcomeAbility to foster and maintain acollaborative positive therapeutic allianceincluding throughout different stage oftherapyC2Ability to undertake initial genericassessment for treatmentAbility to implement CBT using acollaborative, positive, approachC3Taught by the following module(s)Advanced CBT Theory & PracticeTherapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsReflective Practitioner 1Supervised CBT Practice 1Advanced CBT Theory & PracticeAdvanced CBT SkillsAdvanced CBT Theory & PracticeTherapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsSupervised CBT Practice 1Transferable skillsCodeD1Learning outcomeAbility to make work independently undersupervisionD2Capacity for self-appraisal and reflectionD3Critical thinkingTaught by the following module(s)Reflective Practitioner 1Reflective Practitioner 2Supervised CBT Practice 1Advanced CBT Theory & PracticeTherapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsReflective Practitioner 1Reflective Practitioner 2Supervised CBT Practice 1Psychological Models of Therapy 1Psychological Models of Therapy 2Advanced CBT Theory & PracticeTherapeutic SkillsAdvanced CBT SkillsReflective Practitioner 1Reflective Practitioner 2Supervised CBT Practice 1In addition to the learning outcomes above, students who successfully complete the MScCognitive Behavioural Therapy will also be able to:MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Postgraduate Diploma (Professional Route) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - ProgrammeSpecificationGoldsmiths, University of London8
Knowledge and understandingCodeA1A2A3Learning outcomeDemonstrate the acquisition of researchmethods and epistimiological approachesand apply them to their own projectsDemonstrate and understanding andknowledge of ethical practice in researchDemonstrate advanced knowledge andevaluation of other non-CBT therapeuticapproachesTaught by the following module(s)Research MethodsDissertationResearch MethodsDissertationCPD WorkshopsCognitive and thinking skillsCodeB1Learning outcomeCritical evaluation of empirical evidenceB2Synthesising theory, practice andresearchVerbal and written presentation skillsB3Taught by the following module(s)Research MethodsDissertationReflective Practitioner 2Research MethodsDissertationSupervised CBT Practice 2 & CPDWorkshopsReflective Practitioner 2Subject specific skills and professional behaviours and attitudesCodeC1C2C3Learning outcomePlan, develop and carry an independentresearch projectDemonstrate personal reflection anddevelopmentEvidencing clinical skills through verbaland written case presentationsTaught by the following module(s)Research MethodsDissertationSupervised CBT Practice 2 & CPDWorkshopsReflective Practitioner 2Supervised CBT Practice 2 & CPDWorkshopsReflective Practitioner 2MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Postgraduate Diploma (Professional Route) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - ProgrammeSpecificationGoldsmiths, University of London9
Transferable skillsCodeD1D2D3Learning outcomeAbility to transfer communicate andtransfer knowledge clearly and coherentlySelf-reflectionPractise reflective and collaborative CBTtherapyTaught by the following module(s)Research MethodsDissertationResearch MethodsDissertationSupervised CBT Practice 2 & CPDWorkshopsReflective Practitioner 2How you will learnKnowledge and understanding - teaching/learning strategies and methodsModules include core weekly lectures, seminars and workshops tailored to the learningoutcomes of specific modules. Didactic, interactive and group learning will be used todevelop skills. Students are expected to undertake background reading and independentstudy in relation to all of these teaching sessions.Cognitive/intellectual skills - teaching/learning strategies and methodsLectures, seminars and workshops will consolidate knowledge and understanding of thesynthesis between CBT theory, evidence and practice within context. Workshop activitieswill guide students in applying theory to practice through roleplay and interactive exercises.Clinical supervision will facilitate the development of students’ clinical competency andability to successfully carry out CBT interventions, tailored to individuals’ needs, within aframework of optimising well-being, and within ethical and professional guidelines to clinicalpractice. Research guidance and supervision will foster students’ ability to carry outindependent real-world research projects. Analytic, synthesis and problem solving skills willbe implicitly taught through workshops and group activities (such as clinical supervision).Subject Specific Skills and Professional Behaviours and Attitudes - teaching/learningstrategies and methodsLectures deliver core material to students (e.g. key concepts, empirical work and theoreticalexplanation) and provide a framework for further reading and independent study. Smallgroup teaching sessions provide an opportunity for active participation and practicalexercises.MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Postgraduate Diploma (Professional Route) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - ProgrammeSpecificationGoldsmiths, University of London10
Transferable skills including those of employability and professional practice teaching/learning strategies and methodsTransferable skills are promoted implicitly through teaching and learning strategies acrossthe modules and through independent learning. A wide range of assignments, includingessays, case studies, practice evaluation and verbal, audio recorded or video casepresentations, is also designed to facilitate the development of transferable, as well asspecific, skills.How you will be assessedKnowledge and understanding - assessmentStudents’ knowledge and understanding is assessed primarily through written work:extended essays, case presentations, and case studies, and for the MSc in CBT this alsoincludes a research proposal and a research d
MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Postgraduate Diploma (Professional Route) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Programme Specification Goldsmiths, University of London 3 3. Personal suitability assessed by the application form, references and a screening interview 4. Be required to demonstrate interpersonal and personal capacities to provide a
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