Entry requirements

Current work of at least 0.5FTE in a clinical health-related field with opportunities for CBT practice, and access to CBT supervision, is required to enrol.

You will also need to have previously completed a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related area, with a B- Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or use the admission requirements checker.

A special application to enrol is required by 1 November, and places are limited to 24 students. Late applications may be considered subject to availability of placements.

Selection is based on various factors including grades, prerequisites, and letters of recommendation from nominated referees.

Applications are accepted via myUC. You must also complete this additional CBT Application form, and upload this as part of your enrolment in myUC.

For information on the application process, please contact Te Kura Mahi ā-Hirikapo | School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

Subjects and courses

The following courses are compulsory:

• PSYC442 Clinical Practice Guidelines and Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Assessment
• PSYC443 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Case Conceptualisation and Intervention
• PSYC446 Frontiers of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy I
• PSYC447 Frontiers of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy II

PSYC442 and PSYC443 must be completed before PSYC446 and PSYC447 can be undertaken.

PSYC446 and PSYC447 will be offered in alternate years, and can be taken in any order.

Career opportunities

Mental health has long been identified as one of the most important factors in a healthy growing society. The Aotearoa New Zealand Manatū Hauora | Ministry of Health is responding to mental health services demand with plans to increase access to talking therapies across the country, leading to more employment opportunities for our graduates.

You will find your knowledge and skills needed in a variety of settings, for example with primary health care providers, mental health providers, and schools.

Through this degree, you can directly change lives and improve mental health within Aotearoa.