University
University of AucklandMaster of Behaviour Analysis
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
2 years
Next start date
Expected Mar 2027
Campus
City Campus
Summary
Graduates of the MBehAnalysis will be professional, ethical, competent and safe behaviour analysts. They will be adept at working collaboratively with other practitioners and with individuals, whānau and communities, applying culturally safe care to clients across the lifespan to improve health and education equity in Aotearoa New Zealand. They may find employment in education, health, business, public and private organisations, or forensics.
Students who complete this degree, and also the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology, will be eligible to register as a psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologist Board. They will be highly specialised professionals with expertise in behaviour assessment and intervention, underpinned by evidence-based practice and a client-centred approach. They will have an advanced understanding of behaviour principles that provide a strong basis for the analysis of complex human repertoires including language and social behaviour.
Entry criteria
You must have completed a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts from this University, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher and a major in Psychology, or the equivalent prior study. For students for whom English is a second language, an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with no grade less than 6.5 in each band is required.
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