Behaviour Change (incorporating PG Dip/PG Cert)
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Develop an in-depth understanding of human behaviour and behaviour change • Increase your confidence, skills and abilities to foster behaviour change in the context of a range of areas, such as wellbeing, safety or the natural environment • Specialise by selecting behaviours as part of the assessment process that align with the areas in which you wish to develop your expertise • Devise practical ways to promote behaviour change, underpinned by theory and evidence-based science • Learn from an enthusiastic and experienced team of research-active psychologists and ergonomists • Take a flexible route to a masters degree: you only need to visit the campus for an induction event and then for nine days each year
Key highlights
- Applies behaviour change to wellbeing, safety and the natural environment
- Choose assessment behaviours matching your intended area of expertise
- Design practical interventions grounded in theory and evidence-based science
- Taught by research-active psychologists and ergonomists
- Mostly remote study: campus induction plus nine days each year
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each skills area)
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Behaviour change consultant
- Health improvement practitioner
- Public health officer
- Health and safety adviser
- Sustainability and environmental behaviour officer
- Behavioural insights researcher
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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