Newcastle University

Psychology

Low Intensity Psychological Therapies PGCert

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

Contact the School for fee information.

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 £4,775 in 2012-13

Aims

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.

Programme Description

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. This programme is designed to provide you with the theoretical knowledge and skills to operate in an NHS setting as a Low Intensity Worker. You take four modules (60 credits): engagement and assessment of patients with common mental health problems; evidence-based low-intensity treatment for common mental health disorders; values, policy, culture and diversity; and working within an employment, social and health care context. A range of teaching and assessment methods is used including exams, skills-based exercises and practice-based assessment portfolios.

Find out?more detailed information about the programme modules

Entrance Requirements

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.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University's English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

All training places are fully funded by the NHS and cover tuition fees and provide a salary. Vacancies are advertised on www.jobs.nhs.uk

Since this course is only available to NHS employees, we are not in a position to offer places to self-funded, overseas non-EU applicants.

How to Apply

Specialised Application Procedure: Application and selection are undertaken in partnership with the NHS Trusts advertising the vacancies.

Further Information

For further information please contact:
Dr Mark Papworth
School of Psychology
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6180
E-mail: mark.papworth@ncl.ac.uk