Applied Behaviour Analysis (MSc)

This Master of Science (MSc) programme provides you with the theoretical and practical knowledge to kick-start your career as a practitioner. Students will learn about the principles of ABA and how these are applied in the real world to improve socially significant behaviours for a range of populations, including children and adults with developmental disabilities, students who may be struggling in mainstream education and those who have an acquired brain injury. The science of ABA has broad applications and this is reflected in the MSc programme and in the diverse career paths of our graduates.

Subjects in this course are:-

Year One

• Principles in Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Behaviour, Assessment and Intervention
• Ethics, Professional Conduct and Clinical Practice 1
• Behaviour Change Procedures
• Research Methods and Design
• Applied Project 1

Students who successfully complete Year 1 will be permitted to progress to Year 2 of the programme.

Year Two

• Advanced Research Methods and Design
• Advanced Behaviour Systems
• Applied Project 2
• Ethics, Professional Conduct and Clinical Practice 2
• Clinical Behavioural Interventions
• Developmental Disorders
• Research Thesis.