Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (PSYT90022)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Online and On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
May
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Availability | May - Online May - On Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This unit is intended to give a brief introduction into the theoretical underpinnings of the main forms of CBT and provide a solid background in the practical applications of CBT in relation to common psychiatric disorders for which CBT is an appropriate treatment.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- Understand the empirical foundations of CBT approaches, the theories of personality and psychopathology according to the major CBT approaches
- Have the skills to be confident in the assessment, formulation and management of common psychiatric disorders according to CBT principles
- To be able to communicate an understanding of CBT treatments compared to other therapies and assist patients in making informed treatment decisions
- To be able to critically evaluate the evidence base for CBT in relation to multiple disorders.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Workplace Based Assignment: Practice CBT techniques & complete associated worksheet (approx. 500 words)
| During the teaching period | 40% |
A case study with a brief formulation and management plan, due within 3 weeks of teaching period end date
| 3 Weeks after the end of teaching | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: 75% of sessions (for face-to-face students) OR 75% completion of online modules (for online students) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- May - Online
Principal coordinator Mahesh Jayaram Mode of delivery Online Contact hours weekly online modules Total time commitment 85 hours Pre teaching start date 28 April 2025 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 5 May 2025 to 13 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 29 April 2025 Census date 16 May 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 June 2025 Assessment period ends 18 July 2025 May contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
- May - On Campus
Time commitment details
85
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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- Subject notes
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (CAP), subject to applicants meeting the entry requirements for the course.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Psychiatry Course Master of Psychiatry - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Students wishing to take this subject under Community Access must meet the course entry requirements to be eligible.
Last updated: 4 March 2025