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Course Information

Bachelor of Arts Honours

Effective from 01-JAN-2023 : Code C34

This Honours course consists of a fourth year of study for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Arts, Creative Arts, Design, Media and Communications, Contemporary Arts, Counselling, Criminology, Social Science, Youth Work and cognate disciplines. On the Mount Lawley campus, study is available in the fields of Arts, Creative Arts, Design, Media & Communications, Contemporary Arts and cognate disciplines. On the Bunbury campus, study in the major fields of Literature and Writing is available. On the Joondalup campus, study in the major fields of Counselling, Criminology, Social Science, Youth Work and cognate disciplines is available. Availability of project areas is subject to availability of supervision.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply advanced discipline knowledge, research methods and technical skills to plan and execute research activities and/or creative outputs.
2. Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise principles and concepts in the relevant discipline with intellectual independence to generate new understanding.
3. Communicate a persuasive explanation of knowledge in the relevant discipline including a discussion of research results appropriate to the audience in a variety of academic/professional contexts.
4. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and ethical awareness in a research and/or creative project as they apply in the relevant discipline.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher in their undergraduate degree . Alternatively applicants can apply with a lower WAM if they have demonstrated a particular aptitude and commitment to independent research. In these cases, students should contact the Honours Coordinator directly to discuss possible admission.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree Award.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 1 Year
• Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
• Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time
• South West (Bunbury): Full Time, Part Time
• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Christopher KUEH

Course Structure

Note: Enrolling in CCA5101 or SAH5100 will be determined by the discipline background of each student. Students are required to discuss this matter with the course co-ordinator prior to enrolment.

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