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Bachelor of Behavioural Science
- Brisbane, Gold Coast, Australia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year honours degree in behavioural science for work with people across the lifespan.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Behavioural Science. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Human service organisations
- Health services
- Education sector
- Further study (master's degrees)
Curriculum
- Eight-semester honours degree. Courses include applied behaviour analysis
- Introduction to psychology
- Counselling and facilitation skills
- Cognitive behavioural approaches
- Developmental psychology
- Family dynamics
- Developmental disabilities and dual diagnosis
- Quantitative research methods and communication
- With field placements.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completion of secondary school comparable to Australian Year 12 or equivalent
- Meeting program prerequisites and selection requirements where applicable
Accepted academic background
Australian Year 12 equivalent, International secondary qualification, Approved pathway or diploma qualification
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79 with no sub-score below 19
- PTE Academic 55 overall with no score below 47
- ISLPR 3+ each skill
- Michigan English Test 55 overall with no score below 47
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate if completed
- English language evidence
- Passport
- Program-specific documents such as portfolio
- audition
- interview evidence
- CV or research proposal where required
How to apply
- Choose the degree in Griffith Degree Finder
- Check academic and English entry requirements
- Prepare certified academic transcripts and English evidence
- Apply through Griffith International Online Application System or an authorised representative
- Accept the offer and arrange payment through the official process.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $27,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 AUD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Gold Coast, Brisbane South (Nathan) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Griffith Sciences |
| Department | School of Environment and Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 240 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | International Academic Merit Scholarship offers 20% tuition fee reduction for eligible international coursework students; Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship offers up to 50% tuition fee reduction; research scholarships may cover tuition, OSHC and living allowance for eligible HDR applicants |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2026
Apply by
8 Feb 2027
86 days leftProgram starts
July 2026
Apply by
21 Jun 2027
219 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 8 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $27,000 AUD per year. The application fee is $50 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79 with no sub-score below 19, PTE Academic 55 overall with no score below 47, ISLPR 3+ each skill, Michigan English Test 55 overall with no score below 47.