Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Honours) (BBeSt(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2015
The Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Honours) is no longer available.
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2015
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2015)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2054
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Behavioural Studies or equivalent with a GPA of 5 for level 2 and level 3 Group 1 compulsory courses
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Social Work and Human Services
Email: swahs@social.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 2507
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2015
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2015)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2054
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Behavioural Studies or equivalent with a GPA of 5 for level 2 and level 3 Group 1 compulsory courses
CRICOS Code: 034048C
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International Admissions Office.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Honours)?
This program builds on the key concepts developed in the BBeSt - learning and socialisation, individual behaviour, human interaction, life stage development, as well as normative and deviant behaviour in culturally specific and multicultural contexts. Students will learn to conduct and disseminate research based on the principles of the behavioural sciences and documenting human behaviour.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Honours).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Honours
Honours is awarded based on the weighted percentage over the year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Behavioural Studies or equivalent with a GPA of 5 for level 2 and level 3 Group 1 compulsory courses
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Behavioural Studies or equivalent with a GPA of 5 for level 2 and level 3 Group 1 compulsory courses
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 034048C
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International Admissions Office.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Honours)
Careers
Graduates find employment in a range of fields, including:
- Criminal justice system including prisons and community corrections
- Youth services
- Human services
- Community services including community consultation and engagement work
- Research and project work
- Public and social policy areas
- Postgraduate study
Program rules for the Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Honours)
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #16 from the BBeSt list comprising all courses in Part H.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
