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Diploma in Arts (Behavioural Studies)

Course code: 3784 + Course abbreviation: DipArts(BehSt) + Total credit points required: 48 + 3 to 4 years concurrent with a bachelors degree

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Berwick P/T only; Caulfield P/T only; Clayton P/T only)

Course description

This course provides students with the opportunity to pursue in-depth study in the area of behavioural studies while completing a bachelors degree or double degree in other fields. Students develop an understanding of human behaviour from a social, humanistic and organisational perspective. Areas of study include the study of the brain, personality, life-span development, emotion, learning theories, the conscious and the unconscious. The knowledge gained could be applied to the range of occupations relating to human services, including community services, education and business.

Course structure

Course requirements

Students are required to complete a three-year major sequence (48 points) in behavioural studies. For full information on the units required, refer to the ‘Areas of study’ section on the Arts faculty website at www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/study_areas/.

Contact details

Website: www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/

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