Overview

About the program

The DPhil in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at the University of Oxford should focus on a primary research topic relevant to the theory, principles and practice of interventions, including both group and individual treatments, third wave approaches, self-help based approaches and supervision.

You will be strongly encouraged to participate in relevant seminars and/or tutorials held within OCTC and when necessary, informal meetings with staff and other researchers. The major commitment of time will be to individual study and research.

Programme Structure

The chosen topic of a DPhil in CBT should have a significant focus on issues related to cognitive behavioural theory and/or practice, for example:

the development of a better understanding of the cognitive and behavioural aspects of a problem
developing an aspect of CBT to address a particular disorder
exploring theoretical or methodological issues in relation to cognitive behavioural practice

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

More details

If places are still available, applications may be accepted after 1 March.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Cognitive Science View 127 other PhDs in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a related field of study.

Alternatively: a course equivalent to the PGCert in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, PGCert in Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or PGDip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Although a previous master's degree is not required, it will strengthen your application to have completed a master's with a distinction grade in a relevant subject.

Awards of national prizes, scholarships etc would advantage an application.
Publications are not required, but would advantage an application.
DPhil students are expected to be established CBT practitioners and the extensive research that they carry out will further their development as a specialist practitioner. This might be in a clinical, research or training capacity—or indeed all of these areas.

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Tuition Fee

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International

8690 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8690 GBP per year during 72 months.
National

4925 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4925 GBP per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

You will be automatically considered for the majority of Oxford scholarships, if you fulfil the eligibility criteria and submit your graduate application by the relevant January deadline. Most scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or potential.

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