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The Bachelor of Arts with Honours program is a separate fourth year of study that is undertaken following the successful completion of an undergraduate Arts, Contemporary Music, Digital Media or Art and Design degree.
In addition to the skills and knowledge that graduates have developed in their undergraduate degree, the Honours degree signifies a demonstrable ability to conduct research in your academic discipline. It is highly regarded in providing advanced intellectual education in research, analysis and writing. For creative researchers, it also demonstrates the ability to produce a significant creative work. As well as a completion point for tertiary study, Honours also represents the starting point for entry into postgraduate and academic research.
Prior to lodging an application, interested applicants must contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic. More information about studying Arts Honours.
The Bachelor of Arts with Honours program is a separate fourth year of study that is undertaken following the successful completion of an undergraduate Arts, Contemporary Music, Digital Media or Art and Design degree.
In addition to the skills and knowledge that graduates have developed in their undergraduate degree, the Honours degree signifies a demonstrable ability to conduct research in your academic discipline. It is highly regarded in providing advanced intellectual education in research, analysis and writing. For creative researchers, it also demonstrates the ability to produce a significant creative work. As well as a completion point for tertiary study, Honours also represents the starting point for entry into postgraduate and academic research.
Prior to lodging an application, interested applicants must contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic. More information about studying Arts Honours.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.5 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| Lismore | Session 1 |
| Online | Session 1 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore | Session 1 | $26,800 ($3,350 per unit) | 016184M |
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Arts with Honours, students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:
Class of Honours
This degree may be awarded in the following classes:
1. First Class;
2. Second Class (Division 1);
3. Second Class (Division 2); or
4. Third Class.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMM4001 | Research Methods for Arts and Social Sciences | Note 1 | |||
| COMM4002 | Honours Research I | Note 1 | |||
| COMM4003 | Honours Research II | Note 1 | |||
| COMM4004 | Honours Research III | Note 1 | |||
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. Assistance on how to enrol can be accessed here.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
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| COMM4002 | Honours Research I | Session1,2 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| COMM4003 | Honours Research II | Session1,2 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| COMM4004 | Honours Research III | Session1,2 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| COMM4001 | Research Methods for Arts and Social Sciences | Session1 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| COMM4002 | Honours Research I | Session1,2 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| COMM4003 | Honours Research II | Session1,2 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| COMM4004 | Honours Research III | Session1,2 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Note 1: | Double-weighted unit |
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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Demonstrate cognitive and technical skills in humanities research. Demonstrate skills in reviewing, analysing, and synthesising humanities knowledge. Demonstrate initiative and judgement in scholarship. |
Exercise independence in identifying and formulating solutions to complex problems in the humanities. |
Practice ethical enquiry and communication. |
Demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of humanities knowledge with advanced understanding in at least one area. Demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of the principles, methods, and concepts in the humanities and the ability to apply them when researching a problem or question. |
Exercise autonomy in one's learning and responsibility in one's practice as a scholar and researcher. Identify and reflect critically upon the knowledge and skills developed in the student's own study of the humanities. |
Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of a component of humanities knowledge and the capacity to disseminate research findings in diverse contexts. Create a humanities thesis/research project that demonstrates research and design skills, critical thinking, and judgement in developing new understanding. |
Practice inclusive enquiry and communication. |
A key aim of the Honours degree is to provide graduates with research training and a range of lifelong learning skills. These skills have vocational relevance that varies depending on the professional field a graduate wishes to enter.
Adding Honours to an undergraduate degree is a useful qualification for:
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