Applied Behaviour Analysis (M.Sc.)
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    Applied Behaviour Analysis (M.Sc.)

    Trinity College Dublin
    Trinity College Dublin
    Ireland
    Ireland, Dublin
    University Rank:#87
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    EUR 19,825 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Applied Behaviour Analysis (M.Sc.)

    About

    Course Overview

    The M.Sc. in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is an intensive full-time course which aims to ensure that students become efficient in the practical application of the principles of applied behaviour analysis. The course provides theoretical, ethical, practical, and basic modules that involve face-to-face classes presented by qualified staff with expertise in Behaviour Analysis. Theory and practice are interwoven throughout the course. Class time includes lectures, interactive sessions, seminars, and group work. Students are required to actively engage in the content and process through discussion and demonstration, including reference to their own work experiences to integrate theory and practice.
    This course has been verified by ABAI as meeting the Fifth Edition, 315-hour coursework requirement for those wishing to sit the Board Certified Behaviour Analyst® or Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst® examinations. Students will need to meet additional requirements before becoming eligible to take the exam. Applicants to the course must also be aware of the residency requirements for sitting the BACB exam (you must physically reside in the US, Canada, Australia, or the UK in order to sit the BACB exam)

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants will normally be required to hold a 2.1 Honours degree in Psychology or a related field from a recognised third-level institution.

    Students will be required to undergo Garda Vetting, you can learn more here.

    English Language Requirements

    All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page here.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    English Program Requirements

    Applicants for the Trinity International Foundation Programme require IELTS 5.0 overall, with 5.0 in Writing and no band below 4.5.

    Applicants for all Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes must present one of the following English language qualifications.

    QUALIFICATIONSREQUIREMENTS
    1Irish Leaving CertificateA grade D3 or better in Ordinary Level English
    2GCSEA grade C or better in English Language
    3European BaccalaureateEnglish: 6 in your 1st language, or in 1st or 2nd Foreign Language
    4French BaccalaureateStudents presenting the OIB or International Option of the French Baccalaureate may satisfy the English language requirement by achieving a minimum of 12 (where the coefficient is greater than 5) in English Language and Literature. In cases where the coefficient is less than 5, a minimum result of 14 will be required.
    5International BaccalaureateEnglish A1, A2 or B: 5 at Higher Level (4 at Standard Level if presenting IB through English)
    6US High School CurriculumA grade C in English taken in final year
    7TOEFL

    Paper based 570 (with a TWE score of 4.5) / Computer based 233 (with a score of 4.5 in essay) / Internet based 90 (with a written score of 21)

    PG: 88 internet-based, 570 paper-based, 230 computer-based

    8University of Cambridge

    180+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 175 in each skill and use of English i.e., Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2), Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)

    PG: Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) 

    9IELTS

    (Academic version) 6.5 (no individual band below 6). For Dental courses: IELTS (academic version) 7 (no individual band below 7) For Clinical speech and language studies: IELTS (academic version) 7 (no individual band below 7)

    10Pearson Test of English(Academic) - PTE Academic: a minimum score of 63 (with no section score below 59).
    11Duolingo English TestMinimum overall score of 110/160

    Career

    Graduates can become leaders in the developing Applied Behaviour Analysis field of service provision, both internationally and in Ireland, and/or gain a desire for future academic study in ABA, such as PhD research. Graduates will be able to work in educational and clinical settings serving diverse populations, such as students with learning difficulties, persons with autism and other developmental disabilities and/or children and adolescents in care or special programmes, and/or those clients presenting learning and/or behavioural challenges in school.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    19,825 / year(s)

    Applied Behaviour Analysis (M.Sc.)

    Trinity College Dublin

    Trinity College Dublin

    Ireland

    Ireland, Dublin

    Go to Official Website