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Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

University of Canterbury

Subject area

Psychology

Duration

2

2 Years

Total student fees

$8,876

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

Graduates of the PGDipCBT will be able to: (a) Demonstrate an appreciation of how colonisation and racism has contributed to poorer (mental) health outcomes in Maori (b) Demonstrate an appreciation of how Maori models of wellbeing overlap and differ from western models of health (c) Be aware of how to ethically set up a treatment frame to work with clients with mental health difficulties and how to adapt this for Maori in respect of contact and interviewing (d) Demonstrate knowledge of CBT formulation skills to conceptualise complex mental health presentations (e) Demonstrate knowledge of specific mental health problems and presentations (f) Demonstrate knowledge of how western CBT needs to be adapted to be relevant for Maori (g) Demonstrate knowledge of how CBT can provided in group settings to deliver cost and time efficiencies in health services.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

An approved Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

2 Years


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$4,438 $8,876
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$9,327 $18,654
Total $13,765 $27,530

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

95%


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 827 748
Phone: (03) 369 3999
Web: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

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