Psychology & Counselling Courses

Bachelor of Behavioural Studies

Make a Career of Understanding People

Human behaviour is diverse, and so is this course. You'll study an array of fascinating subjects including cognitive psychology, human resource management, personality and individual differences, statistics and research methods, and punishment, justice and reform.

When you graduate, you'll be attractive to both the private and the public sectors, and qualified for roles in human services, human resource management, marketing and advertising, policy development, research, welfare, community and youth work, and health care settings.

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Course Structure

Core Units

Psychological Studies Major Units

• Information Methods
• Introduction to Sociology
• Introduction to Psychology 1
• Introduction to Psychology 2
• Learning and Communication Behaviour
• Foundations of Statistics
• Psychology of Health

Complete 1 of the following units:

• Introduction to Forensic Psychology
• Organisational Behaviour
• Cultural Perspectives on Science and Technology

Complete 4 of the following units:

• Psychology of Wellbeing
• Psychology of Adolescence
• Sports Psychology
• Introduction to Theories of Counselling
• Psychology of Trauma

To graduate, you must also complete:

• 12 electives OR
• 1 co-major sequence of 8 units plus 4 electives OR
• 2 minor sequences of 4 units (8 in total), plus 4 electives OR
• 1 minor sequence of 4 units plus 8 electives

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more details.

Set Your Own Study Schedule

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Study Now, Pay as You Earn

Almost every Australian citizen is eligible for Government assistance through the FEE-HELP program. This means you do not have to pay anything upfront, but can pay for your course as you earn. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about how you can study now and pay as you earn with FEE-HELP.

Refresh Your Study Skills with Quick Skills Modules

New to university study or returning to study after a long break? You may want to consider taking Quick Skills Modules, short online courses that are designed to help you get the most out of your studies. There are 6 modules available:

• An Introduction to Project Managing Your Studies
• Setting Study Goals and Objectives
• Managing Risks and Optimising Potential
• Getting to Know Your Study Materials
• Scheduling Tasks and Time
• Preparing for and Sitting Exams

Each module can be completed within 3 hours. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information about these optional modules.

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Enjoy Comprehensive Support

Get all the support you need as you study towards your qualification. You have access to:

• student advisers
• online forums
• study groups
• online library resources
• online guidance on study skills and writing
• a dedicated student association

About Swinburne University of Technology & Open Universities Australia (OUA)

This arts course is delivered by Swinburne University of Technology, in partnership with OUA.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology has a strong international reputation as a provider of career-oriented education.

Swinburne's focus on career relevance is supported by its pioneering Industry Based Learning (IBL) program, which helps improve graduates' employment prospects. Swinburne's degree programs focus primarily on business and technology and feature units developed to encourage adaptability, entrepreneurship and the building of specialised skills.

Learn more about Swinburne University of Technology.

About OUA

OUA offers a wide range of distance-based courses and units from Australia's leading universities. All OUA qualifications are identical to those gained on-campus - and all are FEE-HELP approved.

With OUA, you can enrol anytime, mix and match units, and study at your own pace, while enjoying comprehensive support services.

Learn more about OUA.

Enquire now to find out about course prices, FEE-HELP and more.