University College Cork (UCC), Ireland
University College Cork (UCC)| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG Cert | Part-time | 9 months | September | find out | find out |
Overview
The next intake for this programme will be in September 2015
The Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy aims to provide you with a comprehensive introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Currently CBT is recommended by NICE (2008) as the intervention of choice for many mental health disorders. The course offers a comprehensive grounding in CBT principles for those who want to understand and use CBT principles in their day to day roles. The course is relevant to healthcare and education professionals, particularly those working in the area of mental health such as psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists and allied professionals.
Course Details
What will I be studying?
The course consists of 5 modules (30 credits):
NU6134 Theories of Human Development including Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy Theory (5 credits)
NU6135 Therapeutic Relationship in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) (5 credits)
NU6136 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) models of Mental Health Problems I (5 credits)
NU6137 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) models of Mental Health Problems II (5 credits)
NU6138 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) models of Mental Health Problems III (10 credits)
Fact File
Course Code: CKU12 Part-time
Course Title: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
College: Medicine and Health
Duration: 9 Months Part-time
Teaching Mode: Part-Time
The part-time option will be taught during evening hours over 9 months.
Qualifications: PG Cert
NFQ Level: Level 9
Costs: 2017/2018 Irish/EU Fee - EUR 4,000 for the academic year
2016 Entry Requirements: See detailed entry requirements
Closing Date: Programme not running for 2016/17
Next Intake: TBC
Course Practicalities
This part-time programme will take place one evening per week for 3 hours between September and May. In addition a Block week of study will take place in September.
Assessment
Assessment of this course will include video work, reflective reports, case presentations, simulated practice assessment and written assignments. Assessment will involve completing 5 written assignments
Application Procedure
Application for this programme is on-line atwww.pac.ie/ucc. For full details of the application procedure click How to apply.
For full details of the application procedure click How to Apply. Please note that you will be asked to fill in a supplementary information form as part of the applications process for this programme. This form is available to view from here Supplementary Questions 2017/2018 - PG Cert in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy CKU12 (192kB).All required documentation must either uploaded to your online application or sent in hard copy to The Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1, Courthouse Square, Galway.
Please note that if an applicant is successful in gaining a place, and is unable to register in that year, deferrals are not permitted. Students are, however, welcome to reapply, and the previous cancellation will not affect any subsequent UCC application.
Further Contact Information
For further information please contact Ms Moira O Donovan at moira.odonovan@ucc.ie
2016 Entry Requirements: See detailed entry requirements
Closing Date: Programme not running for 2016/17
Next Intake: TBC
Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.
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