*Program Overview* 

Behavioural Science integrates psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, and neuroscience to study human behaviour. Students learn to analyse decision-making, social interactions, and cultural influences through research and theory.

 

*Year 1: Foundations of Behavioural Science* 

*Semester 1* 

1. *Introduction to Behavioural Science* 

   - Overview of disciplines (psychology, sociology, economics). 

   - Key theories (e.g., Maslow’s hierarchy, social learning theory). 

2. *Introduction to Psychology* 

   - Cognitive processes, developmental stages, and mental health basics. 

3. *Sociology Fundamentals* 

   - Social structures, groups, and cultural norms. 

4. *Research Methods I* 

   - Qualitative vs. quantitative approaches, ethics in research. 

 

*Semester 2* 

1. *Statistics for Behavioural Science* 

   - Descriptive/inferential statistics, SPSS/R basics. 

2. *Biological Bases of Behaviour* 

   - Neuroscience, genetics, and behaviour. 

3. *Anthropology & Human Behaviour* 

   - Cross-cultural comparisons, evolution of behaviour. 

4. *Academic Writing & Critical Thinking* 

   - Writing research proposals and literature reviews. 

 

*Year 2: Core Disciplines & Intermediate Skills* 

*Semester 3* 

1. *Cognitive Psychology* 

   - Memory, perception, problem-solving. 

2. *Social Psychology* 

   - Attitudes, conformity, group dynamics. 

3. *Behavioural Economics* 

   - Decision-making biases, nudges, prospect theory. 

4. *Research Methods II* 

   - Experimental design, surveys, and data analysis. 

 

*Semester 4* 

1. *Developmental Psychology* 

   - Lifespan development (childhood to aging). 

2. *Organizational Behaviour* 

   - Motivation, leadership, workplace culture. 

3. *Ethics in Behavioural Research* 

   - Privacy, consent, and ethical dilemmas. 

4. *Elective 1* (e.g., Health Behaviour or Criminal Behaviour). 

*Year 3: Advanced Topics & Specializations* 

*Semester 5* 

1. *Abnormal Psychology* 

   - Mental disorders, diagnosis, and treatment. 

2. *Cultural Psychology* 

   - Impact of culture on cognition and emotion. 

3. *Advanced Statistics* 

   - Regression, ANOVA, factor analysis. 

4. *Elective 2* (e.g., Consumer Behaviour or Environmental Psychology). 

 

*Semester 6* 

1. *Behavioural Interventions* 

   - Designing programs for public health/education. 

2. *Neuroeconomics* 

   - Brain mechanisms in economic decisions. 

3. *Capstone Project Prep* 

   - Topic selection, literature review, methodology. 

4. *Elective 3* (e.g., Digital Behaviour or Political Behaviour). 

 

*Year 4: Applied Learning & Thesis* 

*Semester 7* 

1. *Internship/Practicum* 

   - Fieldwork in organizations, NGOs, or research labs. 

2. *Policy & Behavioural Science* 

   - Applying insights to public policy (e.g., nudges). 

3. *Elective 4* (e.g., Behavioural Genetics or AI and Human Behaviour). 

 

*Semester 8* 

1. *Capstone Thesis/Project* 

   - Independent research with faculty mentorship. 

2. *Global Behavioural Challenges* 

   - Topics like climate change, inequality, or pandemics. 

3. *Professional Development* 

   - Career skills, networking, and grad school prep. 

 

*Elective Options* 

- Health Behaviour 

- Behavioural Marketing 

- Forensic Psychology 

- Data Science for Behaviour 

- Gender and Sexuality Studies 

 

*Assessment Methods* 

- Exams, research papers, and presentations. 

- Group projects, case studies, and simulations. 

- Capstone thesis defence and internship evaluations.