Bachelor of Social Science with a Major in Behavioural Studies

Overview of the course

Are you fascinated by why people behave the way they do? If youre curious about the human mind and want to create positive outcomes for people across different settings, this course is for you.

In todays post COVID-19 world, theres never been a more important time to understand human thought and behaviour. The Bachelor of Social Science with a Major in Behavioural Studies will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of psychological theories to help you develop a skillset which will promote health and wellbeing in our communities.

Taught by experts with experience in therapy, counselling or psychology, youll gain knowledge which is highly valued in the field of counselling, social work, support work and more.  In addition, youll have the freedom to choose half of your degree by selecting electives youre passionate about.

Graduates who complete this course go on to work in many exciting fields, including research, behaviour support work, behaviour therapy, human resources, youth work, mental health support and more. Wherever this course takes you, youll be prepared for a meaningful career where your knowledge will enhance peoples lives.

If you have a specific interest in becoming a psychologist, you should consider our APAC-accredited Bachelor of Psychological Sciences.

What you will learn:

Fundamentals of Psychology: How do our minds function? Learn about intelligence, emotions, personalities and other aspects of human behaviour from a psychological perspective.

Core Human Characteristics: Understand the essence of human strengths and virtues and unpack how these influence behavioural patterns.

Develop Intervention Strategies: Learn how social and positive psychology can be used to create meaningful interventions which could be applied in a range of professional settings such as support work.

Sociological Foundations: Develop a new way of seeing the world around you. Learn key sociological concepts which give insight into how social structures shape people in a contemporary world.

Non-Year 12 entry

Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.

Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit of up to 16 units.

Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience and appropriate English language skills, or a suitable Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) result, will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

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