Program Overview

BA (Hons) Human Behavioural Studies

The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world to make higher education more accessible. The BA (Hons) Human Behavioural Studies course is delivered by Truro and Penwith College, one of the leading colleges in the country.

Course Overview

• The course is available full-time or part-time.
• The duration of the course is 1 year.
• The study location is Truro and Penwith College.
• The UCAS course code is C800, and the institution code is T85.

Course Details

Core Modules

• Dissertation: Students develop a research question based on their own area of interest and develop a research strategy to test the question.
• Contemporary Issues in Human Behaviour: Students undertake a range of short modules spread throughout the year, which are based on contemporary topics within the field of human behaviour.

Optional Modules

• Occupational Psychology: Students gain insight into the role psychology plays within the workplace.
• Pro-Bono: Students work with professionals to help provide access to justice.
• Addiction: Students undertake a range of short modules spread throughout the year, which are based on contemporary topics within the field of human behaviour.
• Children's Mental Health and Education: Students study a range of mental health issues in children and consider how they are accommodated within education.
• Exploring Offending and Antisocial Behaviour: Students investigate contemporary approaches to the explanation of offending and antisocial behaviour.
• Health Behaviours and Mental Wellbeing: Students study a range of health behaviours and their impact on mental health and wellbeing.
• Issues in Mental Health: Students explore a range of psychological disorders in terms of aetiology, diagnosis, and current recommended treatments.
• Applied Psychology for Performance and Health: Students research mental skills techniques and psychological factors that contribute to performance and health.

Fees, Costs, and Funding

• As this course is delivered by one of the university's partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding.
• The UK Government has indicated that further fee increases may be announced, and the university may increase annual tuition fees in subsequent years.

How to Apply

• All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
• To apply for this course, visit the UCAS website and provide the required information, including the UCAS course code and institution code.

Partnership with Truro and Penwith College

• The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world to make higher education more accessible.
• Truro and Penwith College is one of the leading colleges in the country, delivering teaching and learning to the highest level.
• The college provides a unique university experience with three modern campuses at Truro, Penwith, and Tregye.

Studying with Truro and Penwith College

• Truro and Penwith College delivers this particular course, and students can visit the college's website for full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees, and information on student life.
• The college is committed to providing a high-quality career-focused course offer, and students are at the heart of the transformation in Cornwall, which is fast gaining recognition for its spirit of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurialism.