759G46 · 60 credits · Basic level (G1N) · Inget huvudområde
Introductory Course in Behavioural Science
Active · latest start VT 2026
60%
passed the latest regular sitting
UTBI · 18 Mar 2026 · 30 students
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UTBI · 294 students
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Harder than 67% of courses at basic level
Compared with 874 courses at the same level, ordinary exams over the last three academic years. 141 students.
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UTBI Education in Various Contexts
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- Pass a later round: 77% (315 students), compared with 71% (294 students) on the ordinary exam
- Get VG: 29% (609 students)
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TEN1 Thinking and behaviour in human contexts
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TEN2 Thinking and behaviour in human contexts - seminars
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TÄNT Written exam
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- Pass a later round: 50% (150 students), compared with 70% (535 students) on the ordinary exam
- Get VG: 29% (685 students)
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SAMH In the eye of society
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- Pass a later round: 71% (158 students), compared with 67% (480 students) on the ordinary exam
- Get VG: 23% (638 students)
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LPU1 Learning, influence and development - a lifelong process
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- Pass a later round: 79% (82 students), compared with 84% (507 students) on the ordinary exam
- Get VG: 28% (589 students)
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ARBE Work and Working Life
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- Pass a later round: 79% (82 students), compared with 83% (471 students) on the ordinary exam
- Get VG: 23% (553 students)
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VARD Everyday Life
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- Pass a later round: 78% (151 students), compared with 93% (370 students) on the ordinary exam
- Get VG: 40% (521 students)
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RÖRE Social Movements in Contemporary Society
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- Get VG: 52% (468 students)
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VETE Basic research methodology
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- Pass a later round: 100% (12 students), compared with 97% (436 students) on the ordinary exam
- Get VG: 54% (448 students)
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LPUS Seminar
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TÄN2 Seminar
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TÄN1 Question time
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LPU2 Learning, influence and development - a lifelong process
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- Pass a later round: 97% (90 students), compared with 98% (106 students) on the ordinary exam
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TÄNS Seminar
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TÄNP Question time
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About the course
Aim
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- account for basic scientific theoretical perspectives, epistemological views and theories of the behavioural sciences
- account for and critically reflect on central concepts, theories, models and research results in the behavioural sciences
- apply an integration of educational, psychological, and sociological theories in the behavioural science field
- formulate and discuss issues, based on diversity perspectives such as class, gender and ethnicity in relation to behavioural science theories
- identify information needs, use relevant search tools and critically review search results relating to behavioural science
Content
In the Eye of Society, 7.5 HE credits
(Den samhälleliga blicken)This module covers basic macro-sociological theory and concept formation with a focus on classical theories and concepts. The module applies these theories to understand current social problems. The module also covers basic micro-sociology with a focus on classical theories, as well as modern theories and concepts.
Learning, Influence and Development - A Lifelong Process, 7.5 HE credits
(Lärande, påverkan och utveckling - en livslång process)This module covers educational issues from different theoretical perspectives. The starting point is the idea that humans develop throughout their lives and constantly influence and are influenced by their environment. Concepts such as learning, knowledge, influence and development are covered and problematised. The students should reflect on their own and others' learning in different situations.
Thinking and Behaviour in Human Contexts, 7.5 HE credits
(Tänkande och beteende i mänskliga sammanhang)This module covers the history and theoretical perspectives of psychology. Also covered are the fields of cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality psychology, clinical psychology and social psychology.
Basic Research Methodology, 7.5 HE credits
(Elementär vetenskaplig metod)This module introduces basic scientific theoretical concepts and perspectives in the behavioural sciences regarding approach to knowledge, view of man and truth claims. Also covered is the relation between philosophy of science and design as well as planning, implementing and reporting empirical studies.
Education in Various Contexts, 7.5 HE credits
(Utbildning i olika kontexter)Education, in this module, intends organised influence in some form. This is linked to different approaches to planning, implementation and evaluation of educational initiatives. Education as a phenomena is covered from individual, organisation and social levels.
Work and Working Life, 7.5 HE credits
(Arbete och arbetsliv)This module covers the development and structure of the working life over time. The module also highlights theories of the organisation of work and individual's conditions of meeting the demands that the work entails and what it means to work in groups and teams.
Everyday Life, 7.5 HE credits
(Vardagslivet)Everyday life, in this module, intends the different lives that humans live, e.g. in the form of family life and recreation. The module applies behavioural science theories and concepts to understand the everyday lives of humans.
Social Movements in Contemporary Society, 7.5 HE credits
(Rörelser i tiden)This module integrates sociological, educational and psychological theories in relation to contemporary social movements, which are viewed from a broad definition.
- Examiner
- Lisa Ferm
- Main field of study
- Inget huvudområde