BEHVRSTD02 Behavioural studies
Faculty of Arts
Behavioural studies (BEHVRSTD02) is an area of study worth 24 credit points, listing 16 units, taught at Caulfield and Clayton. It is offered in 2 courses: Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts.
- Credit points
- 24
- Units
- 16
- Campus
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Offered in
- 2 courses
The 2027 handbook has no page for BEHVRSTD02. This is its 2025 entry, the latest one.
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Requisite map
Overview
The minor in Behavioural studies has particular focus on social behaviour. This minor allows you to develop a strong understanding 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, cultural and political 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 Behavioural studies minor allows you to develop skills highly valued by employers, including interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork skills and critical reasoning and analytical skills. On completion you will have developed an advanced level of emotional intelligence, giving you insight into your own behaviour and motivations of yourself and of others, making you socially savvy and a highly marketable employee.
Availability
Behavioural studies is listed in A2000 Bachelor of Arts at Caulfield and Clayton and as a minor.
Structure
Rules
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
- ATS2256The mind, the self and political behaviourNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS2298From terrorism to revolution: Understanding political violenceNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS2457Crime, media and cultureNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS2625Mobile worlds: Borders, displacement and belongingNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS2716Race, racism and social inequalitiesNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS2723Social research methodsNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS3161Prisons and punishmentNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS3399The politics of identityNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS3563Global consumptionNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS3719Modern political thoughtNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS3903Leadership, politics and powerNo reviews yet6 cp
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.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinators
- Dr Zachary Russell
Common questions
Which courses offer Behavioural studies?
2 courses in 2025: Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts.