Advanced Supervision (PGCert)

A 2:2 honours degree (or its international equivalent) in psychology or a related subject, with relevant clinical training and experience.

If you do not have a degree, you must have completed clinical training in a similar area.

For example:

• children's wellbeing practitioner (CWP)
• education mental health practitioner (EMHP)
• psychological wellbeing practitioner (PWP)
• cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

You must also be working in a mental health support team or a children and young people’s mental health service. You should either currently be supervising or have intentions to begin supervising low intensity CBT staff.

English language requirements

If English isn't your first language, you'll need to complete an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to demonstrate your competence in English. You'll need all of the following scores as a minimum:

We accept other English language tests. Find out which English language tests we accept.

If you don’t meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

Pre-masters

If you don’t meet the academic requirements, you can complete a pre-master's programme through our partnership with OnCampus. Learn more about the programmes available.

Recognition of professional experience

You may also apply if you have professional training in any of these areas:

• psychology
• social work
• occupational therapy
• nursing
• mental healthcare

You must have experience in CBT, specifically low intensity CBT, which will be assessed in your interview.

Got a question?

Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000

This advanced clinical supervision course takes place over 12 months, from January to January. It is taught using both online and on campus teaching. The course has 2 modules. Module 1 focuses on the theoretical underpinning of evidence based supervision. In module 2 you will translate this in to clinical supervision practice.

Your theory module looks at what makes a rich learning environment and how supervisors can achieve this. You'll attend extra training days based on you specific experience. This will develop your understanding of specific CBT interventions and holistic approaches in school settings.

You'll have the opportunity to put theory into practice through observing supervision, and later conducting your own supervision guided by qualified university staff. You will receive regular feedback on your supervision from tutors and peers.

You will:

• analyse your clinical skills supervision through live observations and recordings
• receive feedback on your competencies using the SAGE tool
• attend regular University led meta-supervision

In addition it is expected you'll receive your own supervision to help navigate challenges and difficulties within the supervision process. Should you supervise trainees, the University will provide opportunities for you to reflect on the trainee educational mental health practitioners (EMHPs) progress and discuss any challenges within their training.

Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.

Learning

You'll learn through a variety of methods, including:

• lectures
• workshops and demonstrations
• experiential work
• role play
• independent learning (studying on your own)

Assessment

We'll assess you through:

• essays
• supervised recordings
• a clinical portfolio

Academic Support

You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on your course. All staff members are clinically qualified in CBT and have completed supervision training themselves.

The Student Support Hub can help with your questions or concerns about your wellbeing, fees and funding, accommodation, or visas. 

Visit the Student Support Hub.

You will also be allocated a Personal Academic Tutor, who will offer one to one support and advice throughout your time at Southampton. They will support you in your studies or with other issues you may have.

Find out more information on Personal Academic Tutors.

This training gives you a career progression pathway from band 5 to band 6 in the NHS pay structure. It will also improve your clinical skills and practice.

We're a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Our Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:

• work experience schemes
• CV/resume and interview skills workshops
• networking events
• careers fairs attended by top employers
• a wealth of volunteering opportunities
• study abroad and summer school opportunities

We have a thriving entrepreneurship culture. You'll be able to take advantage of:

• our dedicated start-up incubator, Futureworlds
• a wide variety of enterprise events run throughout the year
• our partnership in the world’s number 1 business incubator, SETsquared

Tuition fees

Fees for this course are paid by Health Education England on behalf of the NHS. For access to this training course, please discuss this with your line or service manager. There is no self funded option available.

What your fees pay for

The fees pay for your training as part of your ongoing professional development within a current clinical role.

Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. There may also be extra costs for retake and professional exams.

Explore:

• accommodation costs
• living costs
• budgeting advice
• fees, charges and expenses regulations

Funding your postgraduate studies

A variety of additional funding options may be available to help you pay for your master’s study. Both from the University and other organisations.

Funding for EU and international students

Find out about funding you could get as an international student.

You must apply for this course through your clinical service. You can speak to your service manager if you feel this course matches your skill set. Interviews are conducted jointly with the University and your service.

On occasion, roles may be advertised on NHS Jobs. Visit the NHS Jobs website.

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Application deadlines

There are different application deadlines for this course. Applications are expected to close:

• International students: Tuesday 29 July 2025, midday UK time
• UK students: Tuesday 9 September 2025, midday UK time

We advise applying early as applications may close before the expected deadline if places are filled.

Supporting information

A colleague from the University will advise on any supporting information you may need to provide.

What happens after you apply

You will be asked to interview with the University for acceptance on to the course. If successful, you will be sent an application link to apply to the programme.

Unfortunately, due to number of applications we receive, we may not be able to give you specific feedback on your application if you are unsuccessful.

Equality and diversity

We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.

Got a question?

Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000