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Manchester Metropolitan University A MASTER OF SCIENCE AWARDED BY MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Master the science of reading people - and getting to the truth.

Behaviour analysis, investigative interviewing and deception detection at Master's level. 100% online, part-time, no exams - built around your career, with every assignment applied to your own work.

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 Final two intakes - September applications close  25 August

At a glance

  • 2 years part-time · 8-10 hrs/week · 100% online
  • 2-day live launch - UK 1-2 Sept · USA 3-4 Sept
  • No exams - applied assignments only
  • From ~£521/month, interest-free
  • Cohorts capped at 15 people
~350
graduates over nearly two decades
9
languages our methodologies are used in
15
maximum students per cohort
100%
coursework - not a single exam

What you'll be able to do - in the work you already do

These skills transfer to any profession where people, truth and decisions matter - policing to boardroom, HR to the negotiating table.

Detect deception with science, not gut feel

Credibility judgements you can defend - built on the peer-reviewed SCAnS® framework.

Read emotion as it happens

Face, voice, language and body - see what someone feels before they say it, or while they hide it.

Interview anyone, about anything

Rapport, questioning and statement analysis that surface the truth without confrontation.

Make high-stakes calls with confidence

Hiring, investigations, deals, disputes - decisions grounded in evidence, not instinct.

Influence with precision

Understand what's actually driving the person opposite you - and calibrate your response to it.

Turn expertise into authority

A Master's-level credential behind your judgement - and a dissertation that becomes your own IP.

Hear the journey from the person who leads it

Aaron Garner has led this programme - and taught behaviour analysis across the world - for years. In these short videos he walks you through exactly what happens from your first live workshop to the day you submit a dissertation you're proud of.

No admissions gloss. Just what the two years actually look like, from the inside.

Your two-year journey

A progressive build - from the science, to the skills, to a piece of research that carries your name.

YEAR ONE - THE PRACTITIONER YEAR
  1. 2-day live virtual launch workshopMeet your cohort and tutors - UK 1–2 Sept · USA 3–4 Sept
  2. Core modules, one at a timeSCAnS®, the face, psychophysiology, interviewing, linguistics and more - video-based, at your pace
  3. An applied assignment per moduleEach one built around your own cases, sector or business
  4. 2-day Behaviour Analysis MasterclassThe year-one capstone: live cases, simulations, real analysis
YEAR TWO - THE MASTERY YEAR
  1. 1-day live induction to year twoThe advanced modules, and preparing your dissertation direction
  2. Research methods & advanced unitsPsychosocial aspects, criminology, research design
  3. Advanced Research Project - DissertationSupervised 1:1 - a journal-worthy study on the topic that serves your career
  4. Graduate - MSc awarded by MMUAnd step into the founding generation of HBPI

The twelve modules

Every module ends in an applied assignment, not an exam - two years of work on the problems you actually face.

MODULE 1

SCAnS® - The Six Channel Analysis System

The peer-reviewed framework for reading behaviour across all six communication channels in high-stakes settings.

MODULE 2

Mindfulness & Attentiveness in Communication Analysis

Presence, bias-management and observational discipline - the analyst's operating state.

MODULE 3

Psychophysiology

How thoughts and emotions surface in the body - and the technologies that measure them.

MODULE 4

The Face of Emotion & Deception

Systematic facial analysis with the Facial Action Coding System (FACS).

MODULE 5

Investigative Interviewing

Interviewing models from policing and commercial practice - rapport, questioning, credibility.

MODULE 6

Linguistics Applied

What word choice, structure and voice reveal about emotion, influence and deception.

MODULE 7

Emotional Intelligence

Models, measures and application - self-awareness, regulation and influence.

MODULE 8

Behaviour Analysis Masterclass

Two-day live capstone: real-world cases, simulations and collaborative analysis.

MODULE 9

Research Methods

From research question to defensible study design.

MODULE 10

Psychosocial Aspects of Behaviour Analysis

Personality, culture, development and context - the forces behind behaviour.

MODULE 11

Criminology & Behaviour Analysis

Behaviour analysis in criminal investigation - motives, profiling, casework.

MODULE 12 · CAPSTONE

Advanced Research Project - Dissertation

A supervised, journal-worthy study - the flagship piece your post-MSc career stands on.

Research that goes where you work.

Every module assignment builds toward your final research project — real investigations, from the linguistic fingerprints of high-stakes lies to detecting deepfakes through behavioural analysis. Browse our Journal of Abstracts to see where alumni have taken theirs.

Explore 50+ Alumni Research Projects
Assignment example - annotated interview analysis

Built around working professionals

  • 24/7 WhatsApp support - real people, not a portal
  • Tutor sessions within 48 hours whenever you need to go deeper
  • Monthly live drop-ins with your cohort - current module, questions, latest research
  • Digital library included - all core textbooks and a research database, at no extra cost
  • Cohorts capped at 15 - everyone is known by name

Why this is the final chance

For almost two decades we've built the academic side of behaviour analysis with our university partners - nearly 350 graduates, peer-reviewed methodologies including SCAnS® and the 3-2-7 Algorithm™, now used in nine languages. Our analysts' work has featured on Discovery's Faking It: Tears of a Crime.

A degree was never the end goal. A profession was. In 2027 we launch the Human Behaviour and Performance Institute (HBPI) - a not-for-profit professional body for people who work with human behaviour, the way engineers, accountants and lawyers have theirs.

That means the September 2026 and April 2027 cohorts are the last intakes onto this MSc. Join one, and you're not only in the final generation to hold this degree - you're in the founding generation of the institute that follows it.

Already thinking "one day"? One day now has two dates.

Founders, graduation and cohort on a live workshop

Is your degree affected by the programme closing? No.

Your MSc is awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University and is yours for life. If you join a final cohort, nothing changes: same teaching, same supervision, same support, graduating in or before July 2029 - holding a credential that can never be earned again.

Learn from the people who wrote the methods

Not career academics reading someone else's slides - the researchers and practitioners behind SCAnS®, with decades in government, policing and business worldwide.

Dr Cliff Lansley

Dr Cliff Lansley

Programme Tutor · Developer of SCAnS®

Thirty+ years applying behaviour analysis across government, military and commercial organisations globally. Analyst on Discovery's Faking It.

Aaron Garner

Aaron Garner

Programme Leader & Tutor

MSc in Emotion, Credibility and Deception. Specialist in attention and memory in behaviour observation; trains professionals worldwide.

Prof Dawn Archer

Prof Dawn Archer

Programme Tutor · Linguistics

Authority in pragmatics and corpus linguistics - how language carries emotion, influence and deception across cultures.

Prof Boris Altemeyer

Prof Boris Altemeyer

Programme Tutor · Data & Psychometrics

Machine learning, complex analytics and emotional-expression analysis for C-level decision-making.

Deidre Scott

Deidre Scott

Programme Tutor · Alumna

Distinction graduate of this very MSc; neuroscience and psychology background with AI and epigenetics training.

Harry Lansley

Harry Lansley

Student Support · FACS Certified

Specialist in facial expression and emotional cues; integrates emotional intelligence into technology with industry leaders.

Jordan Lansley

Jordan Lansley

Programme Manager · MSc

Expert in behavioural psychology and Master of Science in Applied Psychology.

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Academic standards are safeguarded by Manchester Metropolitan University - with Prof Samuel Larner (forensic linguistics) as MMU Link Tutor and Prof David Keatley (criminology) as External Examiner.

What our students say

They came in with the same question you have - was it worth it around a full-time career?

"It was exactly what I was looking for… I cannot rave about it enough. I truly, truly loved this school."Lauren · MSc student
"The curriculum and tutors are amazing… it helps you develop more understanding of how people communicate."Damir · MSc student
"I've been able to directly apply the skills with each and every one of my client sessions — a really dramatic uplift in the outcomes we're getting."Danny · MSc student
★★★★★

This degree marks the fulfillment of a dream I’ve had since I was 14 years old. Holding it in my hands now, I feel a deep sense of peace and closure – and immense gratitude for the journey that brought me here

Martina Möller-Öncü · MSc in CBCA Graduate
★★★★★

EIA, beyond my wildest dreams, have made learning the incredible science of understanding human behaviour possible. Using the EIA methodology, especially the tools of investigative in has greatly improved my selection accuracy.

Artemis Elias · Executive Recruiter
★★★★★

My overall experience was amazing. The programme was full of information and gave the students the opportunity to study acutely all the areas of emotional intelligence. I highly recommend this for everybody.

Maribel Madrigal · Tech Administrator
★★★★★

This MSc is amazing. 20+ adults committed to studying while having their own businesses. You have created an amazing space for people to grow, and you have not only encouraged us to do it, but also committed to helping us

Lukasz Majewski · Financial Auditor
★★★★★

This programme changed the way I understand this world. It provided me with the insight to evaluate verbal and non-verbal “Point of Interest” and I can now communicate better with my friends, family, and colleagues.

Jason Koh · Project Management
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MSc degree certificate - Manchester Metropolitan University

The degree you'll hold - for life

This is not a certificate of attendance. It's a Level 7 Master of Science conferred by Manchester Metropolitan University - a globally recognised UK institution founded in 1824 - earned through two years of assessed, supervised, Master's-level work.

  • Master of Science (MSc) - 180 credits, Level 7 (UK framework)
  • Awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University, recognised worldwide
  • Dual enrolment: full MMU student status, card and library access during study
  • Yours permanently - programme closure affects future intakes only

And after April 2027, no one else will ever earn it.

Your journey, de-risked

Step off at any stage with a recognised qualification — or upgrade later, building on what you've done. Full pricing — with the Final Cohorts discount already applied — is in the reserve section below.

Exit awards

  • 60 CREDITS
    Postgraduate CertificateYear-one core modules — stands on its own
  • 120 CREDITS
    Postgraduate DiplomaAdds the advanced analysis and research units
  • 180 CREDITS
    Master of ScienceCompletes the dissertation — awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University
Employer funding: every assignment is applied work on your organisation's real problems. Download the employer business-case pack →
Final Cohort part-bursaries (three per intake) are available for applicants with clear fit but constrained funds — ask on your call.
30-day satisfaction guarantee once enrolled — full refund if it's not right. You're never more than one year committed.
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Dates & deadlines

Two cohorts per intake - built around your time zone.

SEPTEMBER 2026 - APPLICATIONS CLOSE 25 AUGUST

UK & Europe cohort

2-day live virtual launch: 1–2 September 2026, 10:00–16:00 (London)

SEPTEMBER 2026 - APPLICATIONS CLOSE 25 AUGUST

USA cohort

2-day live virtual launch: 3–4 September 2026, 10:00–16:00 (Central Time)

APRIL 2027 - THE FINAL INTAKE, EVER

UK & Europe and USA cohorts

Dates announced shortly - register priority interest now; this intake will not be repeated.

CAN'T MAKE EITHER?

There is no third option

After April 2027 the programme closes to new students permanently. If this degree is on your "one day" list, one of these two intakes is the day.

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) is typical - but not the whole story. A 2:2 with relevant experience is considered, and extensive professional experience can be accepted in place of a degree through Recognition of Prior Learning. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Applications are assessed on professional references and a personal statement. Unsure? That's exactly what the 15-minute call is for.

Frequently asked questions

Is the degree still recognised after the programme closes?

Yes - it's a Level 7 MSc conferred by Manchester Metropolitan University, permanently. Programme closure affects future intakes only.

What happens to teaching and support if I join the last cohort?

Nothing changes: same teaching, same supervision, same 24/7 support, through to graduation (July 2029 at the latest). This is protected as part of the MMU partnership wind-down.

Do I need a bachelor's degree?

Not necessarily. Extensive relevant professional experience can be accepted through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - each application is assessed individually. A 2:2 degree with relevant work experience is also considered.

How much time does it take each week?

Around 8–10 hours, designed to flex around a full-time role. Modules are video-based and self-paced between live milestones; the live commitments are the 2-day launch, the 2-day year-one Masterclass, a 1-day year-two induction, and optional monthly drop-ins.

What if I can't make September?

April 2027 is the final intake - you can register priority interest now. There is no intake after it.

What if life gets in the way partway through?

The staged structure protects you: complete year one and you hold a Postgraduate Certificate in its own right; the PgDip follows in year two, then the MSc with your dissertation. You're never more than one year committed.

How do payment plans work?

Fees are £6,260 per year. Interest-free monthly plans spread this to roughly £521/month, staged plans can be tailored to your circumstances, and paying upfront saves 10%. There's a 30-day satisfaction guarantee with a full refund.

What is HBPI?

The not-for-profit professional body we're launching in 2027 - credentialing (AHBP, MHBP, FHBP), ethical standards, research and CPD for behaviour and performance professionals. Final-cohort students are its founding generation.

Thirty seats left. Ever.

Fifteen in September. Fifteen in April 2027. Then the door closes.

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