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

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time, Part-time, Distance	1 - 2 year	September	GBP 10000 per year	GBP 19300 per year

About Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support, MSc - at University of Kent

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. This course 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.

What makes us stand out?

Want to find out more about our approach? You can hear from lecturer, Dr Thanos Vostanis here.

Reasons to study Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support at Kent

This course meets the requirements specified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) under Pathway 2 for eligibility to pursue certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or a Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). It also fulfils the UK Society for Behaviour Analysis (UK-SBA) coursework requirements for eligibility towards UKBA(cert) certification.
These certifications will enhance your professional credibility and broaden your employment opportunities across the educational, healthcare, and social services sectors.
Professionals with expertise in ABA and PBS are in high demand across various settings, including schools, community support agencies, residential services, and private practice. This degree can lead to more senior roles and increased responsibilities.
By focusing on person-centred approaches and ethical interventions, you will be positioned to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, their families, and the community.
Participation in an established academic centre like the Tizard Centre, known for its emphasis on social justice and improving the quality of life for those with complex needs, offers a solid foundation and an opportunity to contribute to pioneering research.
We offer a range of funding opportunities to fund your studies.
As a student or graduate, you can join the Tizard Practitioners' Network of experts in the field.
Benefit from our excellent links with health and social care organisations, and other relevant establishments.

What you'll learn

Our MSc provides an advanced understanding of behavioural principles and evidence-based strategies that are essential for supporting individuals with complex needs.
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.
It includes comprehensive training in assessment techniques, intervention planning, and data analysisâ€”each essential for delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

Apply for certification

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). Graduates will be eligible to pursue certification as either a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or a Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) with the BACB, under pathway 2, or UKBA(Cert) certification with the UK-SBA, subject to additional criteria specified by each certifying body.

Learn more about Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support, MSc - at University of Kent

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Entry requirements

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Kent

Kent offers a range of funding opportunities to help support your postgraduate studies including full awards to for doctoral researchers and students studying a taught Master’s course. We also offer a wide range of scholarships for our international students including Kent Future Student Scholarship awards up to £5,000, GREAT British Council and Chevening Scholarship awards. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship’s webpages.

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