Behavioural studies - XM0004
Behavioural studies
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We explore human behaviour from social, cultural and psychological perspectives. We look at the theory and research to answer important questions around why humans behave the way they do and the social issues that arise as a consequence.
What will you study?
Behavioural studies allows you to study a broad range of areas that examine who we are and why. You’ll explore topics such as:
- Human behaviour
- Social behaviour
- Personality
- Political psychology
- Social research methods
- Politics of identity.
Why choose behavioural studies?
You’ll develop insights into your own behaviour and motivations, as well as those of others, making you a socially aware and interpersonally effective employee. Discover how to apply social psychological principles to important problems, such as domestic violence, cyberbullying, euthanasia, eating disorders, climate change and terrorism.
Breakthroughs in behavioural studies have led to a better understanding of anti-social behaviour, consumer behaviour, crime and more.
Taken alongside one of the other majors in Social Sciences(anthropology, criminology, gender studies, human geography, international relations, politics or sociology) a minor in behavioural studies plays a vital part in preparing you for employment in areas that involve the understanding, management and direction of human behaviours and relations.
Career opportunities
Behavioural studies can lead to careers in:
- Defence
- Education
- Behavioural research
- Business management
- Media and communications
- Human resource management
- Policy
- Advertising, sales and marketing
- Philosophy
- Biomedical sciences
- Anthropology.
Global study
With Monash’s impressive international links, you’ll have the opportunity to travel around the world on short or long term programs.
Exchange programs include:
- University of Wisconsin-Madison – USA
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill – USA
- National University of Singapore – Singapore
- Free University of Berlin – Germany
- University of Essex – England.
Global Immersion Guarantee:
As a Bachelor of Arts student, you’ll have access to the Monash Global Immersion Guarantee – an opportunity to spend two weeks studying in one of a variety of locations, with airfares and accommodation covered as part of your degree.
This area of study is offered in the following courses or can be taken where you have 4 free electives. To see if you can take this area of study within a double degree select from the course offering below.
- Arts
- Arts and Criminology
- Arts and Fine Art
- Arts and Global Studies
- Arts and Health Sciences
- Arts and Media Communication
- Arts and Music
- Business and Arts
- Commerce and Arts
- Education and Arts
- Information Technology and Arts
- International Business and Arts
- Laws and Arts
- Marketing and Arts
- Politics, Philosophy and Economics and Arts
- Science and Arts
Career opportunities
- Defence
- Education
- Behavioural research
- Business management
- Media and communications
- Human resource management
- Policy.
Study abroad
We encourage you to expand your horizons during your time at Monash by studying at one of our partner universities overseas. An exchange is an ideal way to advance your skills and immerse yourself in the culture of the country where you are studying.