Positive Behaviour Support (UK-SBA) (Distance Learning), MSc, University of Kent

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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	2 years	September	0	find out

About Positive Behaviour Support (UK-SBA) (Distance Learning), MSc - at University of Kent

At the Tizard Centre, we offer a suite of courses in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support. There are two routes through the courses depending on the pathway to professional certification you intend to pursue - via ABAI (to pursue certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst ®, or via the UK-SBA (to pursue certification as a UKBA(cert). All variations of our courses can be taken on campus or via distance learning. It is strongly recommended that you review all available course options to ensure you select the version that suits you best.

If you have any queries, please contact the admissions team.

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..

You'll benefit from academic and professional support from some of the UK's leading positive behaviour support and intellectual and developmental disability researchers. Through our research, teaching and consultancy, you'll find out more about how to effectively support and work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their support systems, within a PBS framework.

This version of the course is has been designed to meet the UK-SBA's coursework requirements for eligibility to pursue certification as a UKBA(cert). More information can be found on the UK-SBA website.

This version of the course is not an ABAI verified coursework sequence. Please note that the BACB will not be administering exams in the UK after 2025. Applicants who wish to pursue BCBA ® certification should refer to our ABAI version of the course - please see all course options here.

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Canterbury

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Kent

Kent offers a range of funding opportunities, including full awards to support doctoral researchers and students undertaking a taught Master’s at our locations in the UK and Europe. We also offer several scholarships to support our international students including GREAT British Council and Chevening Scholarship awards. Our Research Council doctoral training partnerships give you access to a range of funding and research networks. Check out our bursaries and scholarships and see if you’re eligible.

For students starting a postgraduate taught course in  January 2025 or September 2025  at one of our UK campuses, we have several scholarships available. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship’s webpages

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