Positive behavioural change

Education facts

Code: PSAM25

The aim of the course is for students to acquire increased knowledge and understanding of theories of behavioural change and motivation, behavioural change models, and psychological forms of influence. A special type of psychological influence that the course focuses on is called nudging. The course is intended to provide theoretical knowledge of psychological theories explaining what drives change in human behaviour, as well as practical methods relevant to such change. The course aims to facilitate the students' own designs for behavioural change, for instance in connection to organisational changes, societal developments, or other kinds of events that require large groups of people to change their behaviour to some extent. Special emphasis is placed on behavioural change related to sustainable development. The course requires active participation in creating the course content through seminar discussions and other learning activities throughout the course. The course involves independent study, continuous reading, and active reflective participation in group discussions.

Entry requirements

A bachelor-level degree of at least 180 credits, including 90 credits in Psychology and an independent project of at least 15 credits at G2E level. In addition, upper secondary level Swedish 3, English 6 or Swedish level 3, English level 2. An equivalence assessment can be made.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Positive behavioural change

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 4 October 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %