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Positive Behaviour Support at University of Glasgow - UCAS

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Course summary

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. All while studying online. WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • Gain a qualification that sets you apart. This programme is unique within the UK. There is no other university-based PBS qualification with a specific focus on applying skills in practice.
  • Achieve real-world impact for people with intellectual disabilities. Learn to design, implement and evaluate interventions that demonstrably improve quality of life.
  • Learn practical skills that you can apply immediately in your workplace. Our approach is practical and practice-based. Supporting you to apply your learning in your workplace, while still gaining a university qualification.
  • Supportive learning community. Interactive live group sessions offer the opportunity to meet with PBS peers from a range of settings. And to share learning experiences with students from different backgrounds.
  • Ensure your expertise is current and in demand. You will gain hands-on experience in designing and delivering effective PBS interventions. This programme is well-placed to meet UK Government guidance and best practice for supporting people with intellectual disabilities and complex support needs.
  • Designed for busy professionals working in health, social care or education. Study part-time online, and balance your learning with work. You will gain essential, career-boosting skills.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE All teaching on this programme is delivered online through our dynamic virtual learning environment. Content is delivered by the University of Glasgow team with guest lectures from experts in PBS research and practice. You'll benefit from:
  • Pre-recorded lectures, webinars and short videos from PBS experts
  • Interactive live group sessions facilitated by our Programme Lead
  • Carefully curated readings and resources
  • Practical tasks directly relevant to your workplace
  • Regular feedback and guidance from the course team
  • Peer discussion and knowledge sharing, via group exercises, practice-based discussions, and case study work in small groups
Workplace mentorship is recommended to help you apply your learning effectively. For PgCert and PgDip students, this is encouraged; for MSc students, workplace supervision is required in third year to support the Practice Portfolio. For further information about this, please contact the Programme Lead [email protected] Year 1 (PgCert) Understanding & Assessing Challenging Behaviour Developing & Implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans Implementing Positive Behaviour Support Using Practice Leadership Year 2 (PgDip) Complex Care Needs & Positive Behaviour Support Advanced Positive Behaviour Support Strategies Implementing Positive Behaviour Support in Systems Year 3 (MSc) Positive Behaviour Support Practice


Entry requirements

2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, ASN Teaching, or Social Sciences. OR We also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience and/or professional qualifications in lieu of academic qualifications. Applicant 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.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDING on the website

Positive Behaviour Support at University of Glasgow - UCAS