Fees per academic year 2013-14
See How to Apply section below for more detials on fees.
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 £4,680 for UK and EU students and £7,620 for international students.
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.
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules
You must have: (i) relevant experience of working with individuals who experience mental health difficulties; (ii) an Honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent (which might include relevant experience); (iii) be recruited as a Trainee Low Intensity Worker in the NHS. In addition, applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum of IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in speaking and listening, 8.0 for academic reading and 6.0 for academic writing.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
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.Specialised Application Procedure:
NHS-funded places: application and selection are undertaken in partnership with the NHS Trusts advertising the vacancies.
Self-funded places: for more information about applying for a self-funded place please see our information pack. An application form is also available here.
For further information please contact:
Dr Mark Papworth
School of Psychology
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 3195
E-mail: iapt.director@ncl.ac.uk
This programme is within the subject area of Psychology