Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Top-Up)
- MSc (UG)
- 1 Years
- Part-time
- 29/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- High Wycombe Campus
Course summary
This British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) accredited course enables you to develop your skills and qualify to practice Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
If you have already completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, this programme will allow you to top-up your existing qualification to a full master's degree.
Why study this subject?
There is strong competition for employment in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and having the higher qualification of MSc will help enhance your career prospects. It could also open up promotional opportunities within the field of psychological therapies.
Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?
At Buckinghamshire New University we value our partnerships within the local community, including the West London NHS Trust, one of the largest mental health providers in the UK. The Trust is responsible for well-known institutions such as Broadmoor and other clinics treating more specific illnesses such as personality disorders.
What will I study?
To achieve the MSc, you will need to complete the Dissertation module, allowing you to investigate a topic important to you. You will cover the whole research process, from ethics approval to writing your final report, with the guidance of an allocated supervisor who will support you throughout the whole process.
How will I be taught and assessed?
Led by an experienced and dedicated course team, this programme builds on our strong reputation in this field. You will be assessed with a variety of methods:
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Lectures
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Workshops
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Supervised Practice
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Laboratory
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Group presentations
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Blackboard™ - online service
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Personal Therapy / Self Reflection / Individual meetings
What are the entry requirements?
Applicants to the MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Top-up would need to be BABCP (British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies) Accredited, working towards BABCP accreditation or eligible for it, and hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or equivalent.
Modules
Dissertation
Assessment method
Led by an experienced and dedicated course team, this programme builds on our strong reputation in this field. You will be assessed with a variety of methods:
Lectures
Workshops
Supervised Practice
Laboratory
Group presentations
Blackboard™ - online service
Personal Therapy / Self Reflection / Individual meetings
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- High Wycombe Campus
Study options
- MSc (UG) • Part-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 29/09/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- COGB
- Institution code:
- B94
- Campus name:
- High Wycombe Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Buckinghamshire New University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- COGB
- Institution code:
- B94
- Campus name:
- High Wycombe Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | We require an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element lower that 5.5) or a recognised equivalent. |
BNU English Language Requirements https://www.bnu.ac.uk/study/general-entry-requirements
Contextual admissions
We aim to cultivate an environment where individuality, diversity, and academic excellence thrive.
Our decision-making process is not just about grades; we assess the entire application, including personal statements, relevant experience and where appropriate portfolios. Within our Contextual Offer Scheme, we strive to embrace students whose educational and social backgrounds may have influenced their academic journey.
This underpins how we champion an inclusive community that transforms lives.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £3830 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3830 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3830 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3830 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £3830 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £3830 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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