MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis at Queen's University Belfast

The MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis is a fully online programme teaching the science of behaviour and its application in education, special and inclusive education, health and social care and organisational settings. It follows the UKBA(cert) curriculum and is verified by the European Association for Behaviour Analysis.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Concepts and Principles of Behaviour Analysis, Fundamental Elements of Behaviour Change, Assessment in Behaviour Analysis, Behaviour Change in Education and Supervising Others, Evaluation in Behaviour Analysis and Ethical and Professional Conduct (20 credits each), a 60-credit Dissertation and an online research methods module. Core teaching is online with virtual tutorials.

Career pathways

The programme suits those wishing to become certified behaviour analysts (UKBA(cert)) and professionals such as teachers, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and psychologists; it also prepares students for PhD study.

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