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PSY-20062 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 04 December 2025

PSY-20062 - Cognitive & Behavioural Therapy Theory
Coordinator: Priya Dhandapani Room: 1.71
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733736

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

In this module, you will be introduced to the history, science, and theories of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). You will be introduced to CBT interventions and associated psychological and behaviour processes when working with common mental health problems, such as depression, phobias, anxiety, etc. You will develop your understanding of CBT by engaging with and critically reviewing the empirical research around cognition and the application of therapeutic techniques.

Aims
This module aims to introduce you to the history, science, and theories of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). You will learn about CBT treatment interventions and processes when working with common mild/moderate mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, etc. You will also develop your understanding of CBT by engaging with and critically reviewing empirical research.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/psy-20062/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Discuss key aspects of Cognitive & Behavioural Therapy theory: 1
Describe and discuss approaches of CBT for common mental health problems: 1,2
Evaluate current research around CBT theory: 1,2

Study hours

11x 2 hour scheduled classes
11x 1 hour asynchronous learning activity
40 hours preparing and completing Assessment 1
40 hours preparing and completing Assessment 2
37 hours doing independent study and wider reading

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Report weighted 50%
Review of case studies
Students will use their CBT knowledge and understanding to review a presented case study of a client assessment, including a review of the measures used, based on empirical evidence around CBT, as well consideration of the appropriateness of the approach for the problem. Students will choose 1 case study from a range. Word count 1000

2: Essay weighted 50%
Report
Students will write a 1000 word essay comparing two mental health conditions that have been discussed as part of this module. Students will discuss and compare how CBT can be used for the different conditions, critiquing the effectiveness for each. Students will not be able to use the same material they used for Assessment 1.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 04 December 2025