Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support - MSc, Pdip: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Kent, UK

Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support - MSc, Pdip

UK

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What will I learn?

Learn to understand and support people living with complex needs through behaviour analysis and positive behaviour support. 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 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. 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)

Which department am I in?

School of Psychology

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£19,300.00 (21,02,855) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2027

Venue

University of Kent - Canterbury Campus

Canterbury Campus,

Canterbury,

Kent,

CT2 7NZ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£19,300.00 (21,02,855) per year
PDip tuition fee - £12,867

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

24/08/2026

Start date

October 2026

Venue

University of Kent - Canterbury Campus

Canterbury Campus,

Canterbury,

Kent,

CT2 7NZ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

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 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 and admissions process.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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