Overview

Aimed at recent graduates and experienced practitioners, this postgraduate qualification opens up a range of career opportunities. It also provides the necessary coursework for you to pursue professional certification in the field. The Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support degree 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.

Key facts

You will learn how to design systems of support, focusing on improving the quality of life of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autistic individuals.
The course encompasses ethical practice with a strong emphasis on respecting and celebrating neurodiversity.

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 2026-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00 , National

More details

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

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19300 GBP / year

≈ 19300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10000 GBP / year

≈ 10000 GBP / year

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.

Funding

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