Overview

If you want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people with complex needs, promote inclusion, and contribute to social justice, this course is for you.Using behavioural principles, and frameworks such as positive behaviour support, you will learn how to design systems of support to improve the quality of life of individuals with complex needs.With comprehensive training in assessment techniques, intervention planning, and data analysis, you will learn how to design high-quality, person-centred support, for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autistic individuals.You will also conduct original research in this field, working alongside world-class academics and researchers with special expertise.This Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support course at University of Kent can be studied in person, full-time or studied through distance learning either full-time or part-time. This means you can study in the way that suits your circumstances, and helps you produce your best work.

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The MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support is carefully structured to prepare students for professional certification, subject to meeting any additional criteria set by the relevant credentialling bodies. Specifically, the course aligns with the requirements of:

The UK Society for Behaviour Analysis (UK-SBA)
The International Behavior Analysis Organization® (IBAO)
European Association for Behaviour Analysis (EABA)

Accreditation

The MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support is carefully structured to enable students to pursue certification through either the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or the UK Society for Behaviour Analysis (UK-SBA).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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
Dissertation in Applied Behaviour Analysis/Positive Behaviour Support

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

No fixed deadline for applications from home students, but it is recommended to apply as soon as possible; no later than three months before your start date.

Language

English

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126

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6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

87

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4.5

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67

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126

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first or second class honours degree in a social science discipline; voluntary, professional or family experience of intellectual/developmental disability. We encourage international applicants with the relevant academic/professional background and competence in spoken and written English.
Those who do not meet the degree requirement but have significant relevant work experience may still be considered for entry. Applicants may be asked to complete an admissions task and/or an interview as part of the admissions process.

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

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Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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