SCU - Bachelor of Arts with Honours

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Course summary

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 and Communications, Visual Arts 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. For more information refer to the School of Arts and Social Sciences Honours information.

Domestic snapshot

Duration	Location	Session
1F/2P	Lismore	1
Online	1

Duration

Location

Session

1F/2P

Lismore

Online

International snapshot

Duration	Location	Session
1F/2P	Lismore	1

Duration

Location

Session

1F/2P

Lismore

Learning outcomes

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.

Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour	Demonstrate cognitive and technical skills in humanities research. Demonstrate skills in reviewing, analysing, and synthesising humanities knowledge. Demonstrate initiative and judgement in scholarship.
Creativity	Exercise independence in identifying and formulating solutions to complex problems in the humanities.
Ethical practice	Practice ethical enquiry and communication.
Knowledge of a discipline	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.
Lifelong learning	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.
Communication and social skills	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.
Cultural competence	Practice inclusive enquiry and communication.

Career opportunities

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:

Graduates to gain an edge for employment in vocational positions as Honours demonstrates their ability to successfully design and complete a significant research project;
Creative writers to demonstrate their ability to produce a significant, high quality creative product;
Gaining entry into graduate programs such as the Public Service graduate program, for which Honours is often a requirement; and
Honours is the best pathway for those wishing to undertake a PhD, which is generally required for an academic or research-oriented career.

Related courses

Type

Detail

Course code

3507034

Course abbreviation

BA(Hons)

Credit points

Equivalent units

Duration

1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Availability details

Location	Session
Lismore	1
Online	1

ATAR/OP

N/A

Fees

Commonwealth supported

Type

Detail

Course code

3507034

Course abbreviation

BA(Hons)

Credit points

Equivalent units

Duration

1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Availability details

Location	Session	Annual Fees	CRICOS
Lismore	1	$26,800 ($3,350 per unit)	016184M
Notice Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

Admission Requirements

Qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree. Refer to the Course Structure tab for specific admission requirements.

English language IELTS

Category	Score
Overall	6.0
Reading	5.5
Writing	5.5
Listening	5.5
Speaking	5.5

Learning Resources

MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.

The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards.

Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.

The SCU Library provides a wide range of services that include face-to-face and online help, and access to print and electronic resources.

The Student Learning Zone supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, assignment reviews and small group or one-on-one face-to-face, phone or Skype consultations with a Learning Coach during business hours 9am to 4.30pm. Appointments can be made via the MySCU Hub 'Connect Now' button or on the Learning Zone. Students can also book appointments online in Career Hub.

Grammarly Premium is free to all Southern Cross University students. Grammarly is a great tool to help improve your writing in conjunction with the help of Learning Coaches at the Student Learning Zone.

Equipment and facilities

Southern Cross University provides students with modern well equipped teaching spaces such as lecture theatres, classrooms, and studios or laboratories tailored to meet the needs of specific study disciplines. Contemporary audiovisual equipment is standard in most teaching venues, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes.

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

Course requirements

The Honours course comprises the equivalent of eight (8) units (96 credit points) of study and includes a research methodology unit and a research project.

Schedule of units

The specific units (subjects) students will study over the duration of this course, including any majors or specialisations, will be available early June. For any specific course enquiries please contact us.

This course is available to:

Australian/Domestic students

International students studying in Australia

Notice

The information on this page may be subject to change over time. Please check this web page again before acting and see our disclaimer

From the 1st of June, 2017, the term 'Distance Education' has been replaced with 'Online'

Bachelor of Arts with Honours

Course summary

Domestic snapshot

International snapshot

Learning outcomes

Career opportunities

Related courses

Learning Resources

Equipment and facilities

Course requirements

Schedule of units

This course is available to:

Australian/Domestic students

Where and when do you want to study?

Lismore

Session 1March 2021

Session 2

Session 3

Online

Session 1March 2021

Session 2

Session 3

International students studying in Australia

Where and when do you want to study?

Lismore

Session 1March 2021

Session 2

Session 3