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Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Behaviour Change is a practical, impact-oriented six-month (equivalent) course which equips you with behavioural perspectives for problem solving and practical introduction and application of frameworks, tools and research methods from cutting-edge practice level. These prepare you to initiate, accelerate or alter change pathways for societal, environmental and economic challenges, particularly focused at the individual scale. The course considers the role that incremental change plays in creating transformative outcomes across a range of scales, from local to systemic.

Course structure

Core studies18 credit points

You must complete the following units

Behaviour change studies6 credit points

You must complete 6 credit points from the following units

The handbook's description of this structure

The course requires you to complete three prescribed units in behavioural change and intervention design and evaluation, and additional six credit points from a list of behaviour change studies units.

Core studies

These units establish the core concepts, skills, theories and methodologies required to research and practise behavioural change in complex contexts. Together they provide a comprehensive toolkit to develop and apply a solution-focus to any sustainable development or societal challenge.

Behaviour change studies

These units continue your understanding of creating and supporting change, allowing you to diversify and complement your core learning with another relevant unit.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment.

The course comprises 24 points.

Units are six points unless otherwise stated.

You must complete the following units:

BAS5550 Designing impactful change projects
BAS5555 Advanced evaluation of change projects
ENS5520 Understanding human behaviour to influence change

and 6 points from the following list:

BAS5500 The challenge of change
BAS5515 Facilitating systemic change
BAS5525 Advanced understanding of behaviour and decision making
BEX5411 Creativity and entrepreneurship
ENS5510 Innovation to influence system change
ENS5530 Leading change for sustainable development

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1
Develop advanced knowledge of behaviour change processes, including change for complex societal challenges.
2
Integrate advanced knowledge and practice for influencing human behaviour and decision making to generate innovative approaches to influencing change.
3
Act to (co)design and implement practical change projects grounded in evidence and theories of behaviour change.
4
Critically engage in the process of planning for a systematic monitoring and evaluation process, taking into consideration practical constraints and ethical principles.
5
Effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders to address emerging challenges and persuasively communicate pathways for change.

Entry requirements

English language

Monash minimum: Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

More information

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Behaviour Change may provide a pathway to the Master of Behaviour and Systemic Change.

Other information

The Graduate Certificate of Behaviour Change is a practical, impact-oriented six-month (equivalent) course which equips you with behavioural perspectives for problem solving and practical introduction and application of frameworks, tools and research methods from cutting-edge practice level. These prepare you to initiate, accelerate or alter change pathways for societal, environmental and economic challenges, particularly focused at the individual scale. The course considers the role that incremental change plays in creating transformative outcomes across a range of scales, from local to systemic.

Common questions

Where can I study Graduate Certificate of Behaviour Change?

At Clayton.

How do I plan my Graduate Certificate of Behaviour Change units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Graduate Certificate
AQF level: Level 8
Credit points: 24
Part time: 1 Years
Maximum time: 3 years

Faculty: Faculty of Science
Abbreviation: GradCertBC
Award title: Graduate Certificate of Behaviour Change
Handbook years: 20262027