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BA (Hons) Human Behavioural Studies
| UCAS course code | BHB1 |
| Institution code | P51 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Course type | Full-time, Part-time route available |
| Study location | Petroc (Barnstaple Brannams) |
Petroc is one of the largest colleges in Devon and is committed to driving forward educational success in further and higher education.
We are passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, and year after year our students produce exceptional results, enabling them to progress further in training or employment.
Petroc has been delivering a range of degree-level courses for over 30 years and is proud to be able to provide a wide variety of programmes (from HNCs and Foundation Degrees to Higher Apprenticeships and Honours Degrees) in subject areas including education, computing, science, engineering, and health and care.
Petroc has three campuses situated across North and Mid Devon with modern and stimulating learning environments. We also offer small classes, extensive student support and exceptional links to local industry.
Visit the Petroc website to find out how we can help you go further in life.
Course details
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Course overview
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Core modules
PETR3001
AdolescenceThis module will consider different aspects of a teenager's development from how their underlying Biology affects their behaviour through to the impact of various outside influences such as social media, peer influence and family dynamics.
PETR3002
Health in the Modern WorldThis module will consider three different areas that have a major impact on an adult's health and wellbeing in society today: workplace stress and burnout, chronic pain and addiction. It will further explore the relationship between health behaviours such as physical activity and diet and their impact on a person's health and wellbeing and how health promotion campaigns can both positively and negatively affect health and wellbeing.
PETR3003
Psycho-Social CriminologyThis module aims to introduce students to the discipline of criminology and the influences on criminal and deviant behaviour. It will look at the structure of society and how this may influence an individual's decision to participate in criminal behaviour. The module will further investigate punishments for crime and prevention strategies, looking at the effectiveness of these.
PETR3011
DissertationThis module will require students to develop a research question based on their own area of interest and develop a research strategy in order to test the question. Data collected will be analysed and the findings of the research will be reported in way relevant to the topic under investigation.
PETR3012
Working with PeopleThis module will offer students an insight into the role psychology plays within the workplace. Topics covered will include group psychology, persuasion, motivation, mediation, whistle-blowing and leadership.
The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.
Fees, costs and funding
As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding.
* UK Government announcement on tuition fees
On Monday 4 November 2024, the UK Government announced a proposal to increase tuition fees for home undergraduate students from £9,250 to £9,535 per annum from September 2025 onwards. The University of Plymouth intends to apply this new fee from September 2025. However, implementation of this increase will be subject to parliamentary procedure. This change applies to new students starting their studies in September 2025. For current and returning students, the University is reviewing fees and will update you as soon as possible.
How to apply
All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
UCAS will ask for the information contained in the box at the top of this course page including the UCAS course code and the institution code.
To apply for this course and for more information about submitting an application including application deadline dates, please visit the UCAS website.
Our partnership with Petroc
The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different.
Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they’re in the middle of the ocean. They are there for those people looking to return to education, or enhance their professional development. Full- or part-time; foundation degree to masters-level – we cater for a huge variety of needs and aspirations.
Many of our partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. And as a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth. You’ll enjoy not only the facilities and services your partnership institution provides, but also all of the additional support and resources you need from us, and you’ll automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, too.
We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. Why not visit the Academic Partnerships page on our website for a full list of partners and for more details on studying with us?
One of our partners delivers this particular course – so please visit their website for full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees and information on what student life is like there.
Open days
Partner college open days
This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.
University of Plymouth open days
You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.
Studying with Petroc
With main campuses in Barnstaple, Tiverton and Brannams, if you decide to study at the combined college, you’ll be able to take advantage of increased resources and the plethora of learning opportunities associated with them.
