Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
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| MSc | Online | Full-time, Part-time, Distance | 1 - 2 years | September | find out | find out |
About Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support, MSc - at University of Kent
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.
Apply for certification
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:
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The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
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The UK Society for Behaviour Analysis (UK-SBA)
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The International Behavior Analysis Organization® (IBAO)
Entry requirements
Contact University of Kent to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Kent
- In the QS World University Rankings 2026, Kent has been ranked 387th in the world and 50th within the UK
- Kent has been ranked a TOp 50 UK University in the Complete University Guide 2026
- 97% of research at Kent was found to be of international quality in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (an independant national survey of UK universities
- Over 250 clubs and societies including a range of sporting, performance, cultural and faith groups. Share your interests and make lifelong friends around the world.
- Canterbury and Medway is 60 mins from London by high-speed train.
- Multimillion-pound scholarship fund,stunning locations, first-class facilities, and a diverse, inclusive and supportive community
- Dedicated postgraduate graduate and research college that provides extensive support in every part of your study experience – wellbeing, resources, workshops and career preparation.