MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support at University of Kent

Programme overview

A course using behavioural principles and positive behaviour support to design person-centred systems that improve quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autistic people. It trains students in assessment, intervention planning and data analysis, includes an original research project, and is structured towards professional certification (UK-SBA, IBAO, EABA) subject to credentialing criteria.

Department: Tizard Centre | Duration: 1 year full-time on campus; distance learning 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time; campus or distance learning (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Advanced Issues in Values, Ethics and Professional Practice; Concepts and Principles in Behaviour Analysis; Behavioural Assessment; Research Methods in Behaviour Analysis; Theory and Philosophy of Behaviour Analysis; Developing and Implementing Behavioural Interventions; Organisational Behavioural Management and Systems-Wide Approaches; and a Dissertation (distance part-time students may instead do Work-based Learning).

Career pathways

Roles such as Clinical Supervisor, Behaviour Consultant, Behaviour Specialist, ABA Supervisor, Practice Leader, Associate Director and Head of Positive Behaviour Support, in schools, community support agencies, the NHS, residential services and private practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or second class honours degree (2.2 or above) in a social science discipline, plus voluntary, professional or family experience of intellectual or developmental disability; applicants without the degree but with significant relevant work experience may still be considered, and may be asked to complete an admissions task and/or interview. English language for international applicants: Very Good level (high B2), for example IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 67 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a degree from a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time on campus; distance learning 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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