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MSc Behaviour Analysis and Therapy

UK

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What will I learn?

Behaviour analysts focus on understanding how a person’s interactions with the environment influence behaviour. They use this information to design effective interventions that will help people learn more appropriate behaviours, as well as reducing challenging behaviour.

Approved by the Behaviour Analysis Certification Board (BACB), the international regulatory body for the practice of behaviour analysis, the MSc Behaviour Analysis and Therapy equips students with skills in behaviour analysis and therapy relevant to a range of educational and clinical settings.

It provides a solid understanding of the scientific principles that underpin behaviour analysis, and the therapeutic techniques derived from those principles. You will be taught by a team of Board Certified Behaviour Analysts who are internationally-recognised for their research and clinical work in the field.

Assessment

Assessments include examinations, practical assignments, and essays. You will also complete a dissertation, which allows you to analyse behaviour systematically and evaluate the success of treatment under the close supervision of a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst.

Careers

Professionals trained in behaviour analysis are in increasing demand in the UK, particularly those who are BACB-certified. Behaviour analysts are employed in a variety of contexts, including service providers for people with autism and/or learning disabilities, the NHS, schools, and residential treatment facilities for people with challenging behaviour. Some behaviour analysts also work as independent consultants in their areas of expertise.

Which department am I in?

Education

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£16,000.00 (17,43,299) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Treforest Campus

Treforest,

Pontypridd,

Rhondda Cynon Taff,

CF37 1DL, WALES, Wales

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants typically will have a minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree in Psychology or Education, or a related subject (e.g., Social Work, Nursing). Lower degree classifications (and other subject areas) may be considered for applicants with substantial experience in behaviour analysis. An Enhanced DBS check may be required depending on your placement. The course welcomes international applicants and requires an English level of IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component or equivalent. TOEFL with a score of 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing

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

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About University of South Wales

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