Taught course
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (Education Mental Health Practitioner)
Entry requirements
You’ll need a 2:2 degree in any subject and experience of working or volunteering with children and young people in a mental health context.
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
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
Explore Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at a global top 100* university.
Gain the skills needed 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
Fees and funding
Please see our website for fee information.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PGDip
- part time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
- enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
- Phone
- 02380595000