Fundamentals of CBT (406C8)
Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Module 406C8
Module details for 2025/26.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
By the end of the module students will have gained knowledge and skills in the fundamental theories, theorists, principles, strategies and techniques which will prepare them to undertake further training in translating theory into practice with regard to CBT assessment and practice.
Throughout the module, students will gain a detailed understanding on the fundamental theories, thoerists, principles, strategies and techniques used in CBT to treat people with a variety of common mental health problems and complex difficulties. Sessions will include thoeretical teaching which will provide students with an overview of the topic area. Knowledge and skills will then be grounded and consolidated through individual and small group excercises, modelling and rehearsal using case examples in some of the clincal skills based sessions. Students will be encouraged to take part in practical and explorative exercises to start to reflect on their own psychological development, and how the theories and fundamental skills of CBT might be used to help them to deepen their understanding of the development of common mental health problems and more complex difficulties
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate competence for delivery of the core features of assessment and intervention in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of, and critical awareness of the theory and evidence base of the core features of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Demonstrate an originality and reflective practice in the core applications of psychological knowledge to the treatment and understanding of mental health problems using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Wed 16:00 | 55.00% |
| Practical Assessment | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Wed 16:00 | 0.00% |
| Essay (2000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Wed 16:00 | 45.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 8 hours | 22220200000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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