Positive Behaviour Support (UK-SBA) (Distance Learning) - MSc

Program Overview

This MSc in Positive Behaviour Support (UK-SBA) (Distance Learning) is designed for recent graduates and experienced practitioners seeking to develop a critical understanding of positive behaviour support concepts and principles. The program aims to provide in-depth knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities and practical experience in the field. It utilizes a range of assessment methods, including examinations, essays, and practice-focused assignments, and is delivered through recorded "live" lectures, interactive synthesis sessions, and forum discussions. Graduates are well-equipped for careers working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, conducting research in the field, and pursuing professional certification.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MSc in Positive Behaviour Support (UK-SBA) (Distance Learning) is designed for recent graduates and experienced practitioners seeking to develop a critical understanding of positive behaviour support concepts and principles. The program aims to provide in-depth knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities and practical experience in the field.

Objectives:

• Develop a critical understanding of positive behaviour support concepts and principles.
• Encourage values-based, evidence-based, ethically stringent, advanced practice or research in positive behaviour support.
• Provide graduates with in-depth knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities and experience of practice or conducting research in this field.
• Produce graduates whose critical understanding, in-depth knowledge, and advanced practice/research skills equip them to play a leading role in public services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Provide a program of study that meets coursework requirements to pursue professional certification as a UKBA(cert).

Assessment:

The program utilizes a range of assessment methods, including:

• Examination
• Essay
• Practice-focused assignments

Teaching:

• Teaching is primarily delivered through recorded "live" lectures using state-of-the-art teaching facilities, accessible asynchronously via Moodle.
• Live interactive synthesis sessions are linked to each taught workshop.
• Other supported activities include forum discussions.

Careers:

The MSc in Positive Behaviour Support (UK-SBA) (Distance Learning) opens up a range of career opportunities for graduates, including:

• Working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in various settings, such as schools, residential settings, families, communities, and workplaces.
• Conducting research in the field of positive behaviour support.
• Pursuing professional certification as a UKBA(cert).

Other:

• The program is offered through the Tizard Centre, which is known for its expertise in autism, learning disability, and community care.
• The Tizard Centre provides consultancy to organizations in the statutory and independent sectors, both nationally and internationally.
• The Tizard Centre also hosts two journal clubs, relating to behaviour analysis and to autism.
• The Tizard Centre publishes the Tizard Learning Disability Review, providing up-to-date information for professionals and carers.
• The program is designed to meet the UK-SBA's coursework requirements for eligibility to pursue certification as a UKBA(cert).
• The program is not an ABAI verified coursework sequence.
• The BACB will not be administering exams in the UK after 2025.
• Applicants who wish to pursue BCBA® certification should refer to the ABAI version of the course.
• All students registered for a taught Master's programme are eligible to apply for a place on the Global Skills Award Programme.
• The Global Skills Award Programme is designed to broaden students' understanding of global issues and current affairs, as well as to develop personal skills that enhance employability.
• The Tizard Centre runs an annual seminar series where staff or guest lecturers present the results of research or highlight recent developments in the field of social care.
• The Jim Mansell Memorial Lecture invites public figures or distinguished academics to discuss topics that could interest a wider audience.
• Staff publish regularly and widely in journals, conference proceedings, and books.
• Current research areas include: social inequalities and community care; IDD and challenging behaviour; offending and IDD; early intervention; autism; abuse; service quality.
• The Tizard Centre provides academic and professional support from leading behaviour analysts and intellectual and developmental disability researchers.
• The program benefits from excellent links with health and social care organizations and other relevant establishments.
• Students can join the Tizard Practitioners' Network of experts in the field.
• The program offers a range of funding opportunities to support students' studies.

Home full-time £6,600 Home part-time £3,300 EU part-time £9,000 EU part-time £4,500 International full-time £9,000 International part-time £4,500