Overview

This Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programme from University College Cork will provide comprehensive training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. At the end of the programme students will be competent in the delivery of CBT. Theoretical principles and competencies are covered as well as Clinical Supervision of practice with clients experiencing mental health difficulties.

Skills and Careers Information

If you are a caring professional who would like to develop expertise in evidence based therapy, this course is for you. This programme will enable you to become a reflective practitioner and increase your awareness and theoretical understanding of cognitive behavioural therapy. It will encourage you to adopt an informed and critical approach to the professionalisation of therapy. It will further increase your theoretical understanding and practical application of CBT by enhancing your clinical and professional skills thereby allowing you to work towards practicing as a cognitive behavioural therapist.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Core Competencies

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Supervised Practice

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) models of Anxiety Disorders

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Behavioural Activation for Depression

Evidence Based Practice for Healthcare Professionals

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Cognitive Science Occupational Therapy View 8 other Masters in Cognitive Science in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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63

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140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or an equivalent qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. Nursing, Medicine, Social Work, Clinical Therapies, or other allied disciplines).

Be a practising professional in a recognised Core Profession

Applicants must provide evidence of current registration with the relevant professional regulatory body as detailed above (e.g. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, the Irish Medical Council, the Health & Social Care Professions Council or be eligible for such registration).

Have a minimum of 36 months post registration experience working within a health care or education setting.

All applicants for the postgraduate diploma programme must provide the name and contact details of two referees; at least one of these must be from a work source

Work experience

Have a minimum of 36 months post registration experience working within a health care or education setting.

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Tuition Fees

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2500 EUR / year

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NON-EU: N/A

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

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Funding

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