Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) MSc at Bangor University

Programme overview

A part-time blended distance learning MSc covering the theory and practice of Positive Behaviour Support for practitioners seeking an advanced qualification. It provides the postgraduate coursework needed to apply for UK-SBA certification (UKBA(cert)).

Faculty: School of Education | Duration: 2 years part-time (online blended distance learning) | Intake: September | Study mode: part-time | Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six modules taken one at a time plus a dissertation or practicum: Introduction to Behaviour Change Procedures, Assessment in Behaviour Science, Positive Behaviour Support, Advanced Behaviour Change Procedures, Research Methods in Behaviour Science, and Practicum or Dissertation in PBS. Teaching combines pre-recorded lectures, mandatory half-day online seminars once a month from October to June, group work and thesis supervision. Exit awards are PGCert (60 credits) and PGDip (120 credits).

Career pathways

Graduates work in education, health care and social services; Bangor has trained PBS practitioners for over 20 years.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A single or joint honours first degree in psychology or a related field with at least a 2.2. Mature candidates with at least 3 years' relevant experience but no degree may gain entry to the diploma level, case by case. An interview may be required. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with no element below 6.0 (or equivalent) and a suitable academic background. Enhanced DBS check (approx. GBP 65) may be charged.

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/apply

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences