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Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Discover your passions through exploration. Simultaneously develop research skills as you design and conduct a thesis study to contribute to arts research, with the support of a supervisor with interest and expertise in your chosen area of study.

In this program you will:

  • Learn to critically review relevant published literature and undertake useful and meaningful research
  • Develop presentation skills, attend thesis seminars and join discussion groups with fellow students
  • At the end of your honours program, continue your research with further postgraduate study or a higher research degree

Location

CRICOS code

026637D

Duration

1 year 1 year Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2024 fees (A$)

A$14,624 CSP
CSP
A$26,400 / A$26,400 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

Direct application to USC From 2021

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 1

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 1
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total units
96
Duration
1 year 1 year
CRICOS code
026637D
UniSC program code
AR401
Program structure

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) structure is usually as follows:

  1. a 48 unit coursework component (consisting of a combination of courses weighted from 12 to 24 units), and
  2. a 48 unit thesis component.

Satisfactory participation in the School's honours seminars, including completion of at least one oral presentation, is also required.

If completing the honours program part-time over two years, the first year will normally comprise coursework and the second will be dedicated to your thesis.

Coursework component

Coursework comprises a mix of:

  • compulsory coursework focusing on methods and methodology (ART411 Elder Law and Succession Research Design: Methodology and Literature Review)
  • reading courses based on a program of supervised reading
  • existing courses in the chosen area of study, with additional prescribed reading and assessment
  • dedicated Honours courses, or
  • relevant courses through other universities
Thesis component

The nature of the thesis component is determined by the topic, the area of study and the supervisor in conjunction with the Head of School. The University's Honours Seminar Program helps build an honours research culture within USC and provides opportunities for honours students from across the University to meet. At least one oral presentation at the School's honours seminars is a requirements of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours).

Classes of honours

The degree is awarded in one of the three classes:

  • Class I
  • Class IIA
  • Class IIB
  • Class III

The class of honours awarded may not be more than one grade higher than the grade for the thesis. For example, if you receive a Credit grade for your thesis, they may not be awarded the honours degree at a higher level than Class IIA, regardless of the average mark.

Enrolment and fees
  • In any semester, standard full-time enrolment comprises 0.500 EFTSL ** 
  • In any semester, standard part-time enrolment comprises 0.250 EFTSL **
  • The census date for withdrawal without financial penalty or academic penalty is the Semester 1 or 2 census date
  • Commonwealth supported students pay student contributions
  • Students who are not Commonwealth supported pay full tuition fees

** EFTSL - Equivalent Full-Time Student Load. One year of full-time study equates to 1.000 EFTSL

Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).

Recommended prior study
English
Program requirements
Program requirements and notes
Honours Seminar Program

The Honours Seminar Program helps to build an honours research culture within USC and provides opportunities for honours students from across the university to meet.

At least one oral presentation at the Honours Seminar is a requirement of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours).

Examination

All coursework is normally graded internally. A copy of your thesis will be sent to two independent examiners, one of whom is normally internal and the other of whom is external to the University of the Sunshine Coast

CSP estimate
A$14,624
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
A$26,400
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
A$26,400