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Master of Behaviour Change
- Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Science in Behaviour Change at Aberystwyth University (Psychology), studied full-time on campus in Aberystwyth over 1 year.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate advanced concepts in Behaviour Change. Apply specialist methods to complex problems and communicate evidence-based conclusions in professional or academic settings.
Curriculum
- 1-year full-time MSc course. Core modules: Behaviour Change in a Changing Environment
- Research Methods for Policy
- Practice and Change
- The Psychology of Behaviour Change
- Transdisciplinary Dialogue
- Psychology PGT Dissertation (Behaviour Change). Includes Psychology PGT Dissertation (Behaviour Change) (60 credits).
Entry requirements
Academic
- 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree
- or equivalent
- in any subject discipline
- to include demonstrable evidence of prior study of behaviour change. English Language Requirements IELTS 7.0 with minimum 6.0 in each component
- or equivalent Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.
Accepted academic background
Recognised bachelor degree (honours standard) in a relevant subject; MBA/other courses may also consider work experience
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0 (no component below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 100
- PTE Academic 68
- Cambridge C1 Advanced C 169 per component
- IELTS Academic 7
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Personal Statement
- Academic References
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply using the postgraduate admissions portal and upload academic records and the supporting documents for your course. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £23,820 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Penglais Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Department of Psychology |
| Department | Department of Psychology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,800 GBP tuition reduction for sciences Master study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £23,820 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0 (no component below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 68, Cambridge C1 Advanced C 169 per component, IELTS Academic 7.

