To help solve the critical problems of contemporary society, you need an understanding of the principles governing human behaviour.
You'll learn about the causes of behaviour, normal and abnormal, that result from individual differences, experiences and environments, and gain an understanding of how behaviour can be modified.
You'll have the opportunity to develop an understanding of human development, behaviour and interaction, and gain skills in conducting psychological research.
Potential graduate career pathways:
Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations
- Advertising Client Manager
- Advertising Creative Director
- Copy Writer
- Event Manager
- Graphic Designer
- Market Researcher
- Marketer
- Marketing Strategist
- Media Adviser
- Media Planner/Booker
- Public Relations Consultant
- Storyboard Artist
Business and Management
- Administrator
- Business Analyst
- Business Developer
- Business Owner
- CEO
- Entrepreneur
- Executive Officer
- Inventor
- Manager
- Human Resource Manager
- Office Manager
- Personal Assistant
- Receptionist
- Salesperson
Foreign Affairs
- Ambassador
- Consular Officer
- Demographer
- Diplomat
- Economic Affairs Officer
- Foreign Affairs Delegate
- Immigration Officer
- International Development Coordinator
- International Aid Worker
- Policy Advisor
- Political Analyst
- Trade Commissioner
Government (Local, State and Federal)
- Administrator
- Adviser, Community
- Community Development Officer
- Councillor
- Election Campaign Manager
- Electoral Officer
- Events Coordinator
- Manager
- Mayor
- Media Adviser
- Policy Analyst/Adviser
- Political Analyst/Adviser
- Politician
- Program Manager
- Public Servant
- Secretary (CEO)
Human Resources and Recruitment
- Change Management Specialist
- Human Resource Manager
- Recruitment Specialist
- Remuneration Consultant
- Training and Development Coordinator
Law and Enforcement
- Barrister
- Corrections Officer
- Customs Officer
- Detective
- Immigration Officer
- Law Clerk
- Lawyer
- Legal Secretary
- Paralegal
- Police Officer
- Solicitor
Research
- Academic
- Researcher
- Market Researcher
- Social Researcher
- Sociologist
Social Services
- Addiction Therapist
- Aged Carer
- Child Protection Officer
- Community Development Officer
- Community Worker
- Counsellor
- Disability Support Officer
- Income Support Worker
- Mediator
- Multicultural Officer
- Psychologist
- Refugee Resettlement Worker
- Rehabilitation Officer
- Social Worker
- Sociologist
- Youth Worker
Teaching
- Academic
- Lecturer
- Teacher
- Tutor
Faculty of Arts undergraduate courses with a specialisation in Behavioural Studies:
Behavioural Studies can also be undertaken at the undergraduate and postgraduate level through the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology.
The units on offer for Behavioural Studies vary each Semester, please refer to the Course and Unit Handbook for current unit offerings.
Do you want to know more about Behavioural Studies? Please visit the School of Psychology.
