Why Choose Lincoln
Teaching from subject specialists
Fully funded by Health Education England
Opportunities to apply learning to clinical settings
Accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychothe
Course Overview
This programme aims to provide students with an opportunity to complete post-qualification training in evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy for adults with depression and/or any of the anxiety disorders for high intensity workers within Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression (TTAD) services.
Trainees will work in TTAD services providing the high intensity, cognitive behavioural therapy component. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends a stepped care approach to the management of many cases of depression and to some, but not all, anxiety disorders. TTAD services will be organised around these principles, and the programme will work bring a close liaison with service providers through a range of methods including integrated plans for supervision, and placement visits by academic staff members.
Fees for this programme are fully-funded by Health Education England (HEE), for those students who are eligible.
How You Study
Following intensive week block-teaching, teaching is run on two days at the University. The remaining time is spent on clinical practice within the trainee's service
Accreditations
This programme is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
Modules
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
What You Need to Know
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. In addition to the information provided on this course page, our What You Need to Know page offers explanations on key topics including programme validation/revalidation, additional costs, contact hours, and our return to face-to-face teaching.
Placements
Alongside the course, trainee psychological wellbeing practitioners will work for the NHS or other contracted Improve Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) provider in their reated service provision. Students are responsible for their own travel, other associated costs while on placement. Students would also need to be able to travel from their home or place of work to our Brayford Pool Campus and/or to various IAPT locations in the UK as a mandatory requirement of the course.
How you are assessed
The programme uses a variety of assessment methods aimed to ascertain your theoretical knowledge and clinical skills. There are opportunities for formative assessments throughout the training.
Common assessment methods include case studies, situational role play, case recordings and reflective reports, research reports, examples of the Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale, and a substantial portfolio indicating clinical and academic experience.
Career Development
Postgraduate study is an investment in yourself and your future. It can help you to further or completely change your career, develop your knowledge, enhance your salary, or even prepare you to start your own business. Postgraduate students at the University of Lincoln benefit from inspirational teaching combined with high-quality facilities and learning spaces, great industry links, and unique research opportunities, all of which are designed to help you stand out from the crowd and make the most of your time with us.
How to Apply
Postgraduate Application Support
Applying for a postgraduate programme at Lincoln is easy. Find out more about the application process and what you'll need to complete on our How to Apply page. Here, you'll also be able to find out more about the entry requirements we accept and how to contact us for dedicated support during the process.
How to Apply
Entry Requirements 2024-25
Entry Requirements
The course is only open to UK nationals or EU citizens who have applicable UK settlement status, and trainee High Intensity Therapists (HITs) currently employed within an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies service and whose training is funded by Health Education England.
Trainees are required to hold a first degree and be registered with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). In exceptional circumstances, applications will be considered from candidates without a first degree where they can demonstrate extensive experience working in mental health settings and the ability to study on a very demanding postgraduate programme. If you haven't been registered in a recognised core profession and completed one year of a post-core profession registration accountable mental health practice, you will also need to complete a KSA (Knowledge, Skills, Attitude) assessment.
Fees
This programme is funded by Health Education England (HEE)
Health Education England Funding Guidance
In line with guidance from Health Education England, individuals who have had funding from Health Education England and started an NHS-funded psychological professions training programme will not normally be eligible to receive NHS funding for a subsequent psychological professions training until a minimum of 2 years after the award for training is recommended by the qualifying examination board or by the chairs action after the qualifying exam board.
This rule also applies to any individual who starts and subsequently completes, withdraws, or fails to complete the qualifying requirements of a training programme.
Find out More
If you would like to know more about this course, please contact hipi@lincoln.ac.uk.
Postgraduate Events
To get a real feel for what it is like to study at the University of Lincoln, we hold a number of dedicated postgraduate events and activities throughout the year for you to take part in.
Upcoming Postgraduate Events