BEHVRSTD02 Behavioural studies
Faculty of Arts
Behavioural studies (BEHVRSTD02) is a minor worth 24 credit points, listing 8 units, taught at Caulfield and Clayton. It is offered in 3 courses, including Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts.
- Credit points
- 24
- Units
- 8
- Campus
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Offered in
- 3 courses
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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Requisite map
Overview
The minor in behavioural studies has particular focus on social behaviour. This minor allows you 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 you with a strong foundation in social research methods. If you are completing a major in anthropology, criminology, sociology, politics or international relations you may benefit from completing this minor.
The minor allows you to develop skills valued by employers, including interpersonal and communication skills, critical reasoning, and analytical and teamwork skills. On completion you will have developed insight into your own behaviour and motivations and those of others making you socially savvy and an interpersonally effective employee.
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
Note: If you have completed one of the following pairs of Psychology units below, you may use them to replace the two gateway units.
- 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
Level 2 or 3 elective unit6 credit points
Courses that offer it
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?
3 courses in 2022: Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts.