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The Honours degree is a separate fourth year of study which may be undertaken following successful completion of an undergraduate degree. As well as a completion point for tertiary study itself, Honours also represents the starting point for entry into further postgraduate research degrees. The Honours degree provides an indication of a student’s research potential and introduces students to basic research training.
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.
See more information about studying Honours in the Faculty of Health.
The Honours degree is a separate fourth year of study which may be undertaken following successful completion of an undergraduate degree. As well as a completion point for tertiary study itself, Honours also represents the starting point for entry into further postgraduate research degrees. The Honours degree provides an indication of a student’s research potential and introduces students to basic research training.
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.
See more information about studying Honours in the Faculty of Health.
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.
Applicants for admission to candidature shall normally have satisfied the requirements prescribed in the Rule 5 of the University’s Rules Relating to Awards; and shall hold an AQF Level 7 Health Science Bachelor Degree or equivalent completed within the last 10 years and with a Credit Grade Point Average.
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 |
|---|---|
| Online | Term 1 |
Locations are subject to the availability of Honours supervisors, contact the University.
International students
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Health and Human Science (Honours) students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points).
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.
Students are required to satisfy requirements for the coursework units and Honours Class will be determined from the grades in the thesis units.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLTH4001 | Literature Review | ||||
| HLTH4002 | Health and Human Sciences Thesis Project I | Note 1 | |||
| HLTH4005 | Research Design | ||||
| STAT4004 | Data Analysis | ||||
| HLTH4003 | Health and Human Sciences Thesis Project II | Note 1 | |||
| HLTH4006 | Research Communication | ||||
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. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Notes | ||||||||
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| HLTH4001 | Literature Review | Not currently available | |||||||||
| HLTH4002 | Health and Human Sciences Thesis Project I | Not currently available | Note 1 | ||||||||
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| HLTH4005 | Research Design | Term2 | |||||||||
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| STAT4004 | Data Analysis | Term3 | |||||||||
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| HLTH4003 | Health and Human Sciences Thesis Project II | Not currently available | Note 1 | ||||||||
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| HLTH4006 | Research Communication | Term4 | |||||||||
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| Note 1: | Double-weighted |
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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 |
|---|
Identify a knowledge or evidence gap and design a suitable research project in health and human sciences |
Demonstrate initiative and some intellectual independence to execute a research project |
Acquire advanced knowledge of ethics, professional standards, and cultural issues |
Apply relevant theories, methodologies, and analysis techniques to answer a research question |
Investigate, critique, and synthesise scientific literature |
Communicate scientific ideas and research findings in verbal and written formats |
Acquire advanced knowledge of ethics, professional standards, and cultural issues |
Honours in health and human sciences is designed to develop a student’s research skills in an area of their interest. The course provides students with a solid foundation for undertaking postgraduate study (Masters or PhD), as well as essential skills for careers involving research, policy or public/private consultancy work. Undertaking Honours builds high level skills for managing a project and developing independent research skills.
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