Course code
Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.
Level
The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
Subject
Course planning information
Course notes
Note(s): This course has a restricted number of places available. If you have not been approved for progression to the CBT programme, your admission to this course cannot be guaranteed. Final selection for places will be determined by the School of Psychology in mid January.
Test is compulsory (to ensure all learning outcomes are assessed). Block course and assignments are compulsory.
Prerequisite courses
You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.
Corequisite courses
You need to complete the corequisite course or courses listed above at the same time as doing this one.
General progression requirements
You may enrol in a postgraduate course (that is a 700-, 800- or 900-level course) if you meet the prerequisites for that course and have been admitted to a qualification which lists the course in its schedule.Learning outcomes
What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.
- 1 Demonstrate an understanding of the theory, empirical status, and therapeutic methods of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy specific to the assessment and clinical management of depression.
- 2 Recognise the diagnosis of depression (DSM-5) and determine suitability for treatment with CBT.
- 3 Identify and use psychometric tools to assist in the assessment of depression.
- 4 Identify stages in the brief treatment of depression and learn and practice some of the therapeutic methods of CBT for the treatment of depression (e.g. teaching clients the use of thought records to elicit, evaluate and modify biased automatic thoughts).
- 5 Conceptualise cases through the early identification of key underlying assumptions and core beliefs.
- 6 Use the conceptualisation to develop treatment plans to enhance short-term effects and efficiency.
- 7 Critique the academic literature, particularly as it relates to CBT, to help inform treatment decision making.
- 8 Increase client learning and motivation particularly through the use of homework assignments and behavioural experiments.
- 9 Employ appropriate skills in dealing with hopelessness and suicidality.
- 10 Demonstrate appropriate use of CBT techniques for relapse prevention.
Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.
Assessments
Assessment | Learning outcomes assessed | Weighting |
---|---|---|
Test | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | 40% |
Written Assignment | 1 2 3 7 | 35% |
Written Assignment | 1 2 4 5 6 8 | 25% |
Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.
You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.
Explanation of assessment types
- Computer programmes
- Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
- Creative compositions
- Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
- Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
- Exam (centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
- Oral or performance or presentation
- Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
- Participation
- You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
- Portfolio
- Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
- Practical or placement
- Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
- Simulation
- Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
- Test
- Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
- Written assignment
- Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.
Textbooks needed
There are no set texts for this course.