Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (Education Mental Health Practitioner)

University of Southampton
Postgraduate PgDip Part-time 1 Year Psychology

About this course

Explore Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at a global top 100* university.

Gain the skills to work in education settings and assist schools with their mental health strategies. Upon completing this Education Mental Health Practitioner PGDip, you'll be qualified to:

  • Provide low intensity CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) interventions for children, young people and their parents or carers

  • Support common mental health problems including anxiety, low mood, and behavioural difficulties.

    You'll graduate primed to take the next step in your career.

    You cannot apply for the course directly without applying for the role of a trainee EMHP. To learn more about these roles visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.

    *QS World University Rankings 2025.

  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    1172 Social services managers and directors
    1136 Human resource managers and directors
    2462 Probation officers
    2229 Therapy professionals
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
    Study Mode
    Part-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Southampton
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology