Low Intensity Psychological Therapies PGCert
Fees
Fees per academic year 2013-14
Fees are normally paid by the NHS. However, a small number of self-financing students may be taken on to the programme where arrangements for suitable supervised casework can be made. The fees for self-funding students will be the same as those for NHS, approximately £4,900 for UK and EU students and £7,985 for international students.
See How to Apply section below for more details on fees.
Programme Overview
This course is part of the ‘Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies’ programme (IAPT) run by the NHS and is for Trainee Low Intensity Psychological Therapists employed by the NHS. It aims to provide trainees with the skills and knowledge to assess and treat patients with brief, evidence-based therapy approaches to facilitate their recovery from mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.
Low intensity treatments employ brief, cognitive-behavioural therapy approaches that form part of the stepped care system recommended for depression and anxiety disorders. After meeting and assessing a patient, the therapist provides a therapeutic intervention to help patients with their problems and/or engage with other services that will facilitate them in their recovery.
+Modules
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules
+Entrance Requirements
Please contact the School for entrance requirements for this programme. Contact details are listed under the Further Information section below.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding
Training places are fully funded by the NHS and cover tuition fees and provide a salary. Vacancies are advertised on www.jobs.nhs.uk
More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.+How to Apply
NHS-funded places: application and selection are undertaken in partnership with the NHS Trusts advertising the vacancies.
Self-funded places: the closing date for self-funded places is 15 July 2013, although late entries may be considered if places on the programme remain. For more information about applying for a self-funded place please see our information booklet (PDF: 1.32MB). To apply for a self-funded place, please complete the programme application form (Word Doc: 164KB).
+Further Information
For further information please contact:
Dr Mark Papworth
School of Psychology
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 3195
E-mail: iapt.director@ncl.ac.uk
Subject Overview
This programme is within the subject area of Psychology
