The Bachelor of Behavioural Studies from Swinburne University of Technology is structured to enable students to acquire knowledge and skills across a variety of study areas. This breadth of knowledge is complemented by focusing the content so that students who complete the course are better equipped to understand and explain human behaviour. This degree is structured differently to the Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Psychology) and as such does not have emphasis on advanced statistical studies, laboratory assessments and report writing.
Degree courses which include psychological studies are valued in the Australian workplace and as a result, many industries are seeking employees with qualifications in psychology.
The Psychological Studies major in this course offers a broad introduction to basic psychological elements and concepts. Students can include a Co-major in Sociology or Minor specialisations in the areas of Statistics, Sociology, Human Resource Management, Public Relations, Indigenous Studies, Marketing and Criminology.
This degree is not accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
Career Outcomes
Graduates in Behavioural Studies majoring in Psychological Studies are highly sought after by a wide range of organisations in both the public and private sector, for careers in:
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human services (as research officers)
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human resource management
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marketing and advertising
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policy development
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general research
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welfare, community and youth work
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health care settings
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evaluation of community and human services
Transition Arrangements
All enrolments into the Bachelor of Behavioural Studies course from Study Period 1, 2011 will adhere to the new course structure which requires students to complete a 12 unit major, and choose 12 electives to study.
Students who have been studying the previous structure for the Psychological Studies units in 2009 and 2010 may be eligible to apply for entry into the restricted BBS (Psychology) course currently seeking accreditation with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Existing students who wish to complete the previous structure must contact Swinburne no later than 30 June 2011 so that academic course advice may be provided.
Students should contact Swinburne’s OUA Coordinator: Phone +61 3 9215 7206 Fax: +61 3 9215 7254 Email: ouald@swin.edu.au for advice on course registration.
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Study Materials
For some units in the Bachelor of Behavioural Studies you are required to have access to the statistical package PASW. We recommend that you purchase the PASW GradPac at the start of your course. This package covers all of the statistical procedures required in the course and has a 4 year licence.
Award Requirements
To qualify for the Bachelor of Behavioural Studies, from Swinburne University of Technology, students must complete 24 units and meet the following requirements:
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At least eight units must be Swinburne University of Technology units
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Complete the Psychological Studies Major consisting of 12 core units AND
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Complete 12 electives OR
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Complete 1 Co-major sequence of 8 units plus 4 electives OR
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Complete 2 minor sequences of 4 units (8 in total), plus 4 electives OR
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Complete 1 minor sequence of 4 units plus 8 electives.
Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit
You may be eligible for credit for previous studies up to a maximum of 16 units. If applying for credit, you must send complete documentation, including original transcripts of academic records or certified copies, unit outlines and an explanation of the grading system, to the Open Universities Australia Coordinator: ouald@swin.edu.au. Please note that credit cannot be gained for subjects completed more than 10 years ago.
Registering in this Course
Students should register with Swinburne University of Technology for the degree by completing a Degree Registration form and paying the required fee, in order to receive advice on credit, unit selection and degree information. The non-refundable $200 fee is payable when the form is submitted.
The Course Advice and Registration form can be downloaded from Swinburne's Open Universities Australia site.
Recommended Study Pattern
To get the most out of this program, students are recommended to follow these steps:
Students are advised to study SSK13* early in their study program and students without previous mathematics are advised to study SSK17 Dealing with Numbers as an elective before enrolling in STA102 Foundations of Statistics.
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Complete Swinburne's Psychological Studies major consisting of 12 core units AND
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Complete 12 electives OR
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Complete 1 Co-major sequence of 8 units plus 4 electives OR
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Complete 2 minor sequences of 4 units (8 in total) plus 4 electives OR
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Complete 1 minor sequence of 4 units plus 8 electives
* It is recommended that you complete SSK13 for this course. However, if you have already completed SSK12 it is not required as SSK12 is considered to be equivalent.
Course Structure
Majors
Students must complete the 12 unit Psychological Studies Major stream. Please note: PSS120 has a co-requisite of STA102, therefore, students intending to enrol into PSS120 must ensure that they have either successfully completed STA102 prior to their enrolment OR have enrolled into both PSS120 and STA102 in the same study period.
Electives
Students can select their minor sequences from those listed below. Students can complete a co-major in Sociology by undertaking the two minors in Sociology as listed below (Sociology of Contemporary Societies Minor units plus Sociology Minor units).
Electives can be any undergraduate unit offered by Open Universities Australia. (Note: students choosing the Social Statistics Minor or the Sociology of Contemporary Societies Minor will be required to select an additional elective unit.)
In line with Swinburne’s Careers in the Curriculum initiative, if you have had limited work experience, you are recommended to undertake the unit SSK15 Careers and Work provided by Macquarie University as one of your electives.
Major units - Psychological Studies
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Minor - Sociology of Contemporary Studies
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All of these units require that you have access to the statistical package PASW. We recommend that you purchase the PASW GradPac at the start of your program. This package covers all of the statistical procedures required in program and has a 4 year licence.
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