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BA (Hons) Human Behavioural Studies
Every job involves interaction with other humans, meaning that an understanding of human behaviour is an asset to any profession, including routes into teaching, health, social care and business.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
It is our endeavor to offer you a unique experience combining the academic study of contemporary issues within human behavioural studies with a practical application of such theory. We aim to facilitate your development towards becoming an autonomous independent learner whilst still ensuring a supportive network in order for you to maximise your potential as a student, employee and citizen.
TOP COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
In depth study of human behaviour
A contemporary study experience
We support your progression
Part-Time study available
You can choose to do this course over two years, please contact heenquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk for more information.
Small class Sizes
Our policy to run small groups means that the teaching sessions are highly interactive allowing for debate and practical activities to enhance the learning experience
Variety of Learning Environments
During the course of this Bachelors, you will learn in a variety of environments such as Lectures, Seminars, Debates, and one-to-one sessions.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to pursue a career in Human Behaviours, it provides the opportunity to tailor the course to your interests and explore topics and methods of study to a more in-depth level.
- Dissertation- This module will require students to develop a research question based on their own area of interest and develop a research strategy in order to test the question. Data collected will be analysed and the findings of the research will be reported in a way relevant to the discipline.
- Contemporary Issues in Human Behaviour – This module will require students to undertake a range of modules based on contemporary topics within the field. Students will have the opportunity to be assessed in a range of academic and applied methods.
You will be able to choose three of the following optional 20 credit modules:
- Addiction –Students will explore a range of explanations for addictive behaviours (including drug addiction and gambling) and their implications for the prevention and treatment of addiction.
- Children’s Mental Health and Education – Students will study a range of developmental disorders in children and consider how they are catered for within our education system. Students will also consider the changing world of child development and whether today’s society is creating further childhood ‘disorders’?
- Exploring Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour- Students will investigate contemporary approaches to the explanation of offending and antisocial behaviour. An examination of the methods of treatment of criminal and antisocial behaviour and its effectiveness will be considered.
- Health Behaviours and Mental Wellbeing- Students will study a range of health behaviours, such as physical activity and diet, and their impact on our mental health and wellbeing through an examination of body image and related psychological disorders.
- Issues in Mental Health- This module will explore a range of views on mental disorders and the changing face of treatment from invasive psychosurgery, pharmacological solution, talking therapies and evidence-based practice. A critical understanding of the themes and issues covered are relevant for any individual wishing to work in the field of mental health or social care
WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME?
The BA in Human Behavioural Studies can enable entry into a variety of employment options and progression onto a number of post-graduate options.
Employment Options:
- Mental Health Support Roles
- Mental Health training positions with organisations such as Outlook and CAMHS
- Assistant Psychologist roles within the NHS
- Educational roles
- Youth Offending support and other roles within the criminal justice system
- Public Services
- Local government
- Research Psychologist
- Practicing Psychologist
- Psychology Lecturer
Postgraduate Options:
- MSc and MA opportunities in Psychology and related disciplines
- MSc with GBC conversion
- Opportunities to progress onto related Doctoral Programmes (subject to necessary MSc /MA requirements)
- Teaching opportunities including SCITT and PGCE
Assessment Arrangements
The methods of assessment for this course are 60% coursework, 25% Examination and 15% Practical Assessment.
Entry Requirements
This course is open to students who have already achieved 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 credits at Level 5 in a relevant subject such as social sciences.
In practice this usually means a Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent with 40% or more for the final aggregate mark.
Additional Information
UCAS COURSE CODE: C800
DURATION: One year full time, part time available
LOCATION:Â Truro Campus (Also available at Penwith)
AWARDING BODY: Plymouth University
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