Programme Specification for the 2024/5 academic year
GradDip Psychological Therapies Practice (Children, Young People and Families)
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | GradDip Psychological Therapies Practice (Children, Young People and Families) | Programme code | LDP1PSYPSY01 |
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| Study mode(s) | Full Time |
Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 6 (Honours) |
2. Description of the Programme
This Graduate Diploma programme has been developed to equip you with the knowledge and skills in evidence-based psychological therapies required by the UK Department of Health’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies for Children and Young People (CYP IAPT) Programme. You will complete all the requirements of the CYP IAPT national curriculum for your modality through university-based workshops, clinical supervision groups and tutorials. You will also be supported to undertake supervised clinical practice with children, young people and their parents. On successful completion of the programme you may be eligible to apply for accreditation of your therapy practice by the appropriate Professional Standards or Regulatory Body, subject to additional requirements as necessary (eg British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy).
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
In this programme we aim to help you develop your practice in evidence-based psychological therapies for children, young people and families. You will develop the knowledge and competencies required to be an effective practitioner, as determined by the relevant national curriculum for the CYP IAPT Programme. We aim to provide you with a high quality and stimulating learning experience in a supportive environment that is enriched by an internationally recognised research environment, nationally recognised innovative clinical teaching approaches and current clinical practice.
4. Programme Structure
5. Programme Modules
http://cedar.exeter.ac.uk/programmes/
Stage 1
120 credits of compulsory and non-condonable modules
a CBT practitioners must take this module
b Parenting practitioners must take this module
c 0-5 Practitioners must take these modules
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| PYC3007 | Core Skills for Working with Young People with Mental Health Problems and Their Families | 60 | Yes |
| PYC3008 | Evidence-based CBT with Children and Young People [See note a above] | 60 | Yes |
| PYC3009 | Evidence-based Parenting Interventions [See note b above] | 60 | Yes |
| PYC3010 | Fundamental Principles 0-5s [See note c above] | 20 | Yes |
| PYC3011 | Interventions to Enhance Attachment in Vulnerable Groups [See note c above] | 20 | No |
| PYC3012 | Interventions for Existing Diagnosable Problems in Children Aged 1.5 to 5 Years [See note c above] | 20 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Demonstrate generic and modality-specific skill competencies in evidence based psychological therapy as determined by the CYP IAPT national curriculum. | Lectures and group tutorials based at the University. Guided independent study. Clinical practice placement. Group supervision of practice incorporating video analysis and written supervision feedback. | 6000 word practice portfolio including supervisor feedback (ILO 1). 2 x 3000 word case reports (ILOs 2, 3). 3000 word evidence-based theory essay (ILOs 2, 3). |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
4. Explain in detail the key theoretical bases for evidence-based psychological therapy models and link their relationship to practice. | Lectures and group tutorials. Guided independent study and clinical practice. Group supervision of supervision practice incorporating video analysis and written supervision feedback. | 6000 word practice portfolio including supervisor feedback (ILOs 5, 6). 2 x 3000 word case reports (ILOs 4, 5). |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
7. Analyse and manage the implications of ethical dilemmas and work proactively with others to formulate solutions. | Group supervision and tutorials. Practice-based peer review and self-directed learning. Clinical practice placement. | 30 minute case presentation (ILOs 8, 9). 5000 word extended case report (ILOs 7, 8). 2000 word reflective practice log (ILO 9). |
7. Programme Regulations
Programme-Specific Progression Rules
You must pass all the modules in the table above. The pass mark for these modules is 40% with an additional requirement to pass all individual assessments within individual modules. There is a further requirement to pass any competency assessment within a module at 50%. If you fail any modules you will not be permitted to continue with the programme and your registration as a student will be terminated with immediate effect.
Programme-Specific Award Rules
You are not permitted to exit with a GradCert on passing 60 credits.
Classification
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
WithinPsychology there is a well-equipped suite of PCs dedicated for postgraduate use, with further support provided by a dedicated IT and statistics helpdesk.
A range of services is available to support your study both from within Psychology. These include:
- Team development programme.
- Personal and professional development planning.
- Student handbooks and programme guides.
- Range of specialist advisors, including for: women students, non-school leavers, and overseas students.
- Computing and Statistics Help Desk.
- Virtual Resource Room and other web-based learning materials.
- Clinically focused seminars, the ‘Think Tank’, provided by the Mood Disorders Centre.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
Graduates who hold an Honours degree of Lower Second Class Honours or above should apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies Practice (Children, Young People and Families) in place of the Graduate Diploma.
Applicants must normally have completed a recognised professional clinical training or relevant undergraduate degree. Non-standard applications will be considered where applicants can demonstrate the required academic ability alongside existing knowledge, experience and skills developed in the workplace, relevant to this programme. Please contact the Programme Director if you would like to explore whether your prior learning, experience and skills would be acceptable. Candidates will need to undertake an interview and confirmation of appropriate registration to practice (eg Health Professions or Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration) and evidence of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
12. Indicators of Quality and Standards
The programme is not subject to accreditation and/ or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).
13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
GradDip Psychological Therapies Practice (Children, Young People and Families)
19. UCAS Code
N/A
20. NQF Level of Final Award
6 (Honours)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | ECTS credits |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
Not applicable
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 29/09/2015 |
Date of last revision | 06/11/2020 |
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