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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The methods of assessment for this course are 60% coursework, 25% Examination and 15% Practical Assessment.
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.
UCAS COURSE CODE: C800
DURATION: One year full time, part time available
LOCATION: Truro Campus
AWARDING BODY: Plymouth University
