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PCert, PDip, MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis (Intellectual and Developmental Disability)

University of Kent, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our postgraduate courses improve employability prospects for both those with established careers and new entrants to the field. Many of our students already work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in professional, management or supporting capacities. Our programmes support their continuing professional development and enhance their opportunities for career advancement. Other students, who are at the beginning of their careers, move on to a range of professional roles in health and social care including working as psychologists in learning disability or behavioural specialists in community learning disability teams; service management of development roles; clinical psychology training or a PhD.

General Eligibility

A first or second class honours degree in a social science discipline; voluntary, professional or family experience of children or adults with a learning disability and/or autism.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Modules

Compulsory modules currently include:

Concepts, Principles & Underpinning Philosophy of Applied Behaviour Analysis

Positive Behaviour Interventions

Developing and implementing interventions

Behavioural Assessment

Advanced Issues in Values, Ethics and Professional Practice

Concepts and Principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis

Research Methods in Applied Behaviour Analysis

Write, Right

Optional modules may include:

Work-Based Learning in Applied Behaviour Analysis

Dissertation in Applied Behaviour Analysis/Positive Behaviour Support

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

TOEFL iBT 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S)

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