University Awarded Qualifications

Certificate of Higher Education – Level 1

A CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION (CertHE) is a higher education qualification, awarded after one year of study at university and shows a basic level of educational competence. This level of training is appropriate for anyone who wishes to learn and experience hypnosis and how to induce it in others in a safe and professional environment. Please click here to fast track to application form.

Diploma of Higher Education – Level 2

A DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION (DipHE) is a higher education qualification or lower degree, awarded after two years study at university. It is a university accredited professional qualification and is highly respected by employers. Completion of Level 2 provides graduates with a qualification as a Clinical Hypnotherapists and allows them to practice clinically within an NHS setting or privately.

The DipHE in Clinical Hypnosis is the first universally recognised undergraduate qualification in clinical hypnosis in the UK. It is therefore, the recognised training programme for all those interested in studying hypnosis and becoming a Clinical Hypnotherapist. The DipHE in Clinical Hypnosis is a highly vocational training programme. It is delivered as a part time, flexible course which allows you to continue working whilst obtaining a recognised qualification. The DipHE in Clinical Hypnosis should be seen as the appropriate level of competence that needs to be achieved and is essential to commence professional practice as a Clinical Hypnotherapist. Please click here to fast track to application form.

BSc (Hons.) Clinical Hypnosis – Level 3

A CLINICAL HYPNOSIS DEGREE - BSc (Hons.) builds upon the DipHE in Clinical Hypnosis with one further academic year of study at university. It is therefore a three year part time programme providing students with a higher level academic qualification in Clinical Hypnosis. (Subject to final validation, commences in September 2010)

This is the only undergraduate degree programme in Clinical Hypnosis in the UK. The course provides you with a scientific understanding of the principles and practices of Clinical Hypnosis which have been developed through a culmination of research, practical experience and continued exploration of current therapeutic approaches.

Graduation

Graduation is a special time for both students and staff at St Mary's University College and the BST Foundation. Graduation is held in July and takes place in the historic Westminster Cathedral. The Cathedral has a capacity of 1400 and is a magnificent setting for our yearly celebration of student achievement. Located in the heart of London, near Victoria station, this event provides a superb visual spectacle and the event is always well attended and enjoyable. After the ceremony, a celebratory garden party is held in the University College grounds in Twickenham with a barbeque and music to entertain the graduates and their guests.

Springboard to a Degree

The course has been specifically designed to enable students to progress their studies further and where appropriate to obtain a degree in psychology. Upon successful completion of the DipHE in Clinical Hypnosis students are eligible to enter the British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Psychology degree programme at St Mary’s University College at Level 2. This means that with only a further 2 years study students will also hold a BPS accredited Psychology degree.

In other instances students can normally convert a higher education diploma to a degree with one extra year of study. This makes the DipHE an attractive alternative route to obtaining a degree which may be more appropriate for individuals returning to education as it allows you to study part time initially before entering full time education.

In addition credits gained through the CertHE (120 credits) or DipHE (240 credits) in Clinical Hypnosis can also be used towards a bachelors degree with the Open University. For more information please click to visit Open University .

Ongoing Training for Professionals

The Foundations clinical hypnosis course has also been recognised for Continued Professional Development approval from a range of governing bodies. This has allowed psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors to use their training to contribute towards their individual CPD requirements. Mental health care professionals should contact their own CPD organising body for eligibility.

Currently Practising or Previously Trained Hypnotherapists

Currently practising hypnotherapists may wish to complete the Diploma of Higher Education in order to gain an academic qualification in their specialist area. The Diploma of Higher Education is the ‘gold standard’ in hypnosis training, and as the Government are in the process of regulating all complementary health professions, may in the future act as the minimum standard of training required to practice. It is therefore important to be able to offer currently practising and trained hypnotherapists the opportunity to acquire a formal academic qualification in hypnosis through completing the DipHE. As recognition of practising hypnotherapists’ prior learning, students proficient in hypnosis and those who can demonstrate a sufficient level of experience will be accepted onto Level 2 of the Diploma of Higher Education, therefore obtaining an academic qualification in hypnosis through one year of study. Please click below for fast track Level 2 application form.