Cognitive Behaviour Therapy & Motivational Interviewing for Practice - Waterford
The Masters of Science in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing Interviewing (MI) for Practice programme is an 18 month programme that arises from a requirement for health and social care professionals to provide effective evidenced based interventions for a range of health and social problems.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
18 MONTHS – BLENDED
Classroom one day per fortnight over first 2 semesters with a 3 day block at the beginning of each semester
Further information
Start Date: September 2026
Application Deadline 28 Aug 2026
The programme is of particular interest to those working in health related fields including mental health nursing, social care, addiction services and voluntary organisations. CBT is widely utilised for a range of psychological difficulties, namely anxiety and depression.
Cognitive and behavioural treatments are also among the most extensively evaluated of psychosocial interventions for alcohol and drug misuse. The MSc in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) for Practice has a strong focus on developing and enhancing the practitioners’ skills, whilst also setting the interventions within a wider service need perspective.
Stage 1 Modules
Semester 1
Developing CBT Skills
Self-practice/ self-reflection (SP/SR)
Undertaking Advanced Assessment
Semester 2
Developing MI Skills
Advancing CBT Skills
Advancing MI Skills
Research
Semester 3
Dissertation
Consolidating CBT and MI (portfolio of case studies)
Course Leader
Marie Carey
E: marie.carey@setu.ie
Graduate Admissions SETU Waterford
E: pgadmissions.wd@setu.ie