Master of Professional Practice in Behaviour Analysis

University of Waikato

New Zealand, Hamilton

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University of Waikato

New Zealand , Hamilton

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Mar-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake 28-Mar-2026

Master of Professional Practice in Behaviour Analysis

About

Empowering People, Transforming Futures: Discover the Potential of Behaviour Analysis with our new Master of Professional Practice in Behaviour Analysis at the University of Waikato!

Why study the Master of Professional Practice in Behaviour Analysis?

The University of Waikato has a robust legacy in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), cultivated within the School of Psychology. Over a pioneering history of 50 years, staff in the Behaviour Analysis programme have produced many scholarly contributions, collaborating with renowned figures in the field.

The MPPBA programme extends this longstanding tradition by advocating for evidence-based practice, preparing skilled ABA professionals, and upholding the university's dedication to ethical and community-centric education.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

English Program Requirements

English language test	Undergraduate, graduate certificates, and graduate diplomas (all courses except those listed below)
IELTS (Academic)	6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)
iBT (internet-based) TOEFL	80 with a score of 21 in writing
iBT (home-based) TOEFL	80 with a score of 21 in writing
Duolingo English Test (DET)	105
C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE))	169 and no bands below 162
Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS)	B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill
NCUK English for Academic Purposes	Minimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page.
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)	Level 4 (Academic)
Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB))	Minimum score of 54
Pearson PTE Academic	Overall score of 50 with no Band less than 42
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)	II with distinction in all four components
University of Waikato College	Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme