EDF5545 Cognitive behaviour therapy
Faculty of Education
EDF5545 Cognitive behaviour therapy is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5545
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5545
2 units list EDF5545 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit will provide you with contemporary cognitive behavioural therapies knowledge including cognitive therapy, rational emotive behaviour therapy, behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, reality therapy, dialectic behaviour therapy and solution-focused therapy. In this unit, you will develop an understanding of these behaviour therapy models and their application. The strengths and limitations of each approach will be examined, and the role of the counsellor within each therapeutic approach will be reviewed.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Application of CBT techniques in community and counselling settings (2000 words or equivalent)Presentation50%
- Case conceptualisation (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify the features of selected contemporary cognitive behavioural therapies
- 2
demonstrate the practical application of CBT techniques
- 3
translate theoretical learning into practical application
- 4
apply cognitive, reality and behavioural therapies in counselling role plays
- 5
conceptualise client issues within a CBT framework to facilitate understanding and interventions.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- equivalent to 36 hours of engagement in online, face-to-face or blended platforms
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
- independent study to make up the required minimum hours during the semester.
For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through, collegial discussion and debate and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding. Additionally, you may also engage in role plays and immersive experiences.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Yap Yee Aun
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Low JiaLiang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5545?
EDF5545 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF5545?
EDF5545 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including EDF5535 and EDF5552.
When is EDF5545 offered?
In 2026, EDF5545 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is EDF5545?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5545 have an exam?
No. EDF5545 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.