BEHVRSTD02 Behavioural studies
Faculty of Arts
Behavioural studies (BEHVRSTD02) is a minor worth 24 credit points, listing 8 units, taught at Clayton and Caulfield. It is offered in 12 courses, including Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Criminology.
- Credit points
- 24
- Units
- 8
- Campus
- Clayton, Caulfield
- Offered in
- 12 courses
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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Overview
The minor in behavioural studies has particular focus on social behaviour. Our minor allows for students to gain understandings of human and social behaviour that complement a range of majors on offer within the Bachelor of Arts. The discipline draws on historical and emerging insights from psychological, philosophical, biological and cultural explanations of human behaviour. The minor also provides students with a strong foundation in social research methods. Many students completing majors in anthropology, criminology, sociology, politics and international relations benefit from completing a minor in behavioural studies.
The minor allows graduates to develop skills valued by employers, including interpersonal and communication skills, critical reasoning, and analytical and teamwork skills. Our graduates have developed insight into their own behaviour and motivations and those of others making them socially savvy and interpersonally effective employees.
Availability
Behavioural studies is listed in A2000 Bachelor of Arts at Caulfield and Clayton and as a minor.
Structure
Level 1 gateway units12 credit points
- ATS1261Understanding human behaviourNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS1262Understanding social behaviourNo reviews yet6 cp
Pair 1 - Psychology units
12 credit pointsPair 2 - Psychology units
12 credit pointsLevel 2 unit6 credit points
Elective unit6 credit points
Courses that offer it
- A2000MinorBachelor of ArtsNo reviews yet
- A2012MinorBachelor of Arts and Bachelor of CriminologyNo reviews yet
- A2005MinorBachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine ArtNo reviews yet
- A2004MinorBachelor of Arts and Bachelor of MusicNo reviews yet
- B2046MinorBachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of ArtsNo reviews yet
- B2019MinorBachelor of Business and Bachelor of ArtsNo reviews yet
- B2020MinorBachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of ArtsNo reviews yet
- D3002MinorBachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of ArtsNo reviews yet
- C2002MinorBachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of ArtsNo reviews yet
- B2038MinorBachelor of International Business and Bachelor of ArtsNo reviews yet
- B2039MinorBachelor of Marketing and Bachelor of ArtsNo reviews yet
- S2006MinorBachelor of Science and Bachelor of ArtsNo reviews yet
Learning outcomes
- 1
Apply an understanding of key concepts in human and social behaviour to real world issues of importance to contemporary society, and critically assess current approaches
- 2
Apply an understanding of knowledge production in behavioural studies in a range of contexts relevant to behavioural studies and the social sciences (eg behavioural health interventions and social inclusion programs)
- 3
Critically evaluate the psychological and sociocultural mechanisms underpinning behaviour
Common questions
Which courses offer Behavioural studies?
12 courses in 2020: Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Criminology; Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Art; Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music; Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts, and 4 more.