- Degree awarded
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Duration
- 12 months full-time, 2 years part-time (or 18mnth)
- Entry requirements
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We require an honours degree (Lower Second or above) or equivalent from a recognised institution, or an approved and relevant postgraduate qualification (minimum PGDip or equivalent - 120 credits at master's level), or evidence of previous advanced study, research or professional experience, which the University accepts as qualifying you for entry.
For entry to the PGCert at level 6, we require a FHEQ at level 5 (such as a foundation degree, diploma of higher education, or higher national diploma).
Places are available to applicants without the above qualifications who are able to demonstrate evidence of appropriate academic ability. See Portfolio for non-standard application (Word, 171 KB).
- How to apply
Trainee PWP vacancies will be advertised through NHS Talking Therapies services. To apply for these vacancies check out NHS jobs websites or contact NHS Talking Therapies services. Once successful at interview you should complete the online application form or request a printed form. You also need to complete an employer support form .
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGCert | N | Y | N | N |
Course overview
- Develop the knowledge and clinical competency to assess and treat patients experiencing common mental health problems using low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy interventions.
- Qualify as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, be eligible to apply for registration and be able to work in NHS Talking Therapies Services after successfully completing this 12-month PGCert.
- Study on a course approved by the British Psychological Society.
- PGCert fees for those working in NHS Talking Therapies NHS/organisations are funded through a contract with NHS England.
- Study at a university ranked 3rd in the UK for Nursing, and top 10 for Psychology and Medicine (QS World University Rankings 2023).
- Study using a blended approach including face-to-face and online lectures and skills, which will equip you with the skills to work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner using different modalities.
Open days
The University holds regular open days, where you will have the opportunity to tour the campus and find out more about our facilities and courses. On this day, you will find out more about the course and meet academic and admissions staff who will be able to answer any questions you have. For more information, see Open days .
Fees
To be announced.
The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.
All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees. Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
PGCert fees for those working in NHS Talking Therapies NHS/organisations are funded through a contract with NHS England.
For the latest scholarship and bursary information please visit the fees and funding page.
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 529 4563
- pgtaught.nursing@manchester.ac.uk
- School/Faculty
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
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