Positive Behaviour Support

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill all of the following entry requirements:

• Minimum 2:2 honours degree, typically in nursing, psychology, social work, or other relevant social sciences, OR comparable professional qualifications.
• At least three years relevant experience within the health and social care sector working (paid or voluntary) with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• All applicants must have a current role in services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This programme will develop your knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and its use for supporting people with intellectual disabilities, particularly those with additional and complex support needs. It will develop your understanding of approaches to the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support, and you'll learn practical skills to design, implement and evaluate Positive Behaviour Support interventions to improve quality of life and promote well-being in individuals with intellectual disabilities.

• This programme is one-of-a-kind. There is no other university-based Positive Behaviour Support qualification available in Scotland.
• It is also a unique qualification within the wider UK, with its specific focus on implementation and practical skills.
• The programme closes a skills gap within services that offer support to people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviours, including health, social care, and education settings.
• This programme is well-placed to meet Sottish and UK Government guidance in relation to best practice for supporting people with intellectual disabilities and complex support needs.
• The approach of the programme is practical and practice-based, supporting you to apply your learning in practice, while still gaining a university qualification.
• It will allow you to develop skills in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating Positive Behaviour Support interventions.
• You will have an opportunity to develop your skills based on your current professional role.

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0.
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.