6B018E - Advanced Behaviour Change Strategies and Professional Practice 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0

Associated Module Information

Module Code: 6B018E
Module Title: Advanced Behaviour Change Strategies and Professional Practice
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Psychology and Therapeutic Interventions
Faculty Sub Group: Psychology
Module Leader: Emily Groves
Module Team: Victoria Markham, Christopher Seel
First Intended Intake: SEP 2026 Final Year of Intake: 2031
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 30 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100497 - psychology
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 0
Valid From 01 Sep 2026
Valid To 31 Aug 2032

Module Aims

The main aims of the module are:

·         To extend students’ understanding of advanced behaviour change strategies by exploring evidence-based applications of behaviour analysis across educational, organisational, and community settings.

·         To develop students’ professional competence and ethical awareness in preparation for employment within behaviour analytic and related professional contexts.

·         To integrate scientific knowledge with reflective practice, enabling students to apply behavioural principles responsibly, collaboratively, and with respect for diversity and client welfare.

Content Summary

Ready to take your behaviour analytic skills to the next level? This module gives you the chance to see how behavioural science truly changes lives. Building on your knowledge of behavioural principles, assessment, and intervention, you’ll explore how advanced behaviour change strategies are applied in real-world contexts - from supporting young learners through early intervention to promoting wellbeing and sustainability in wider communities.

A highlight of the module is the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the university’s Early Intervention Service, where you will apply your advanced classroom knowledge to real-world practice. Working alongside experienced practitioners, you will contribute to meaningful behaviour change programmes and reflect on the practical and ethical considerations of professional work in the field.

Alongside this applied experience, you will continue to develop the professional skills and ethical awareness required for effective and responsible practice. Guided by the UK-SBA Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct, you will learn to protect clients, maintain professional boundaries, and work collaboratively with integrity and accountability.

By the end of the module, you will be equipped to support the application of advanced behavioural strategies confidently, uphold high professional standards, and contribute positively to the wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Scheduled Learning and Teaching 56
Guided Study 10.5
Summative Assessment 60
Independent self-directed learning 173.5
Total Hours Selected 116

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Critically evaluate evidence-based applications of advanced behaviour change strategies across educational, organisational, and community settings.
LO2 Integrate ethical awareness and professional competence to demonstrate readiness for employment within behaviour analytic and related fields.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 Portfolio; Asynchronous assessment 0 4500 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Portfolio 1

Reading List

UK Society for Behaviour Analysts (2024). Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct. Retrieved from: https://uk-sba.org/about-uk-sba/ethics/

Reichow, B., Barton, E. E., Boyd, B. A., & Hume, K. (2014). Early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD): A systematic review. Campbell Systematic Reviews, 10(1), 1-116

Mann, T. B., & Ingvarsson, E. T. (2023). Preschool life skills and the prevention of problem behavior. Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis: Integrating Research into Practice, 721-738.

Kazdin, A. E. (2017). The token economy. In Applications of conditioning theory (pp. 59-80). Routledge.

Evans, A. L., Bulla, A. J., & Kieta, A. R. (2021). The precision teaching system: A synthesized definition, concept analysis, and process. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14(3), 559-576.

Joslyn, P. R., Donaldson, J. M., Austin, J. L., & Vollmer, T. R. (2019). The good behavior game: A brief review. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52(3), 811-815.

Simonsen, B., & Myers, D. (2025). Classwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. Guilford Publications.

Normand, M. P., Dallery, J., & Ong, T. (2015). Applied behavior analysis for health and fitness. In Clinical and organizational applications of applied behavior analysis (pp. 555-582). Academic Press.

Heward, W. L., & Kimball, J. W. (2013). Sustaining sustainability with clueless contingencies. Sustain: A Journal of Environmental and Sustainability Issues, 28, 4-15.

Wassner, J. (2024). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Children: Applications and Strategies for Anxiety, Depression, Autism, ADHD, OCD and More. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Hayes, L. L., Ciarrochi, J., Michael, E., Levin, M. P. T., & Krafft, J. (2020). Growing up flexibly: DNA-v as a contextual behavioural science approach to working with young people. Innovations in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Clinical Advancements and Applications in ACT: New Harbinger Publications, 2020, 296.