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PostgraduateMSc

Positive Behaviour Support

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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3 yearsDuration
£15,000Per Year (Intl)
£1,667Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in psychology with the MSc Positive Behaviour Support at University of Glasgow. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our pioneering MSc in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) will give you the skills to improve the quality of life for people with complex support needs. Learn to design, implement and evaluate PBS strategies in real-world settings. Advance your career in health, social care or education. International tuition fees are £15,000 per year, home/UK fees are £1,667 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Positive Behaviour Support
Applied Behaviour Analysis and Theory
Assessment and Formulation in PBS
Designing and Implementing PBS Interventions
Evaluation and Outcomes Measurement
Behaviour Support in Health and Social Care Settings
Research Methods and Evidence Synthesis
Specialist Practice Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, ASN Teaching, or Social Sciences.We also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience and/or professional qualifications in lieu of academic qualifications. Applicants must have at least three years relevant experience working with people with intellectual disabilities. All applicants must have a current role in supporting people with intellectual disabilities. English lan

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic65

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,000

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£45,000

Home Student Fee

£1,667

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
25%Professional Jobs
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About University of Glasgow

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