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Deakin University
Melbourne Burwood Campus
221 Burwood Highway
Melbourne Victoria 3125
Australia
Melbourne Burwood Campus
221 Burwood Highway
Melbourne Victoria 3125
Australia
Course details
CRICOS course code: 001816G
Level of study: Bachelor’s Degrees
Summary
If you value independent thinking and are looking for a pathway to research degrees and enhanced career opportunities, the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) could be ideal for you. In this optional year of specialised study, you will conduct in-depth research on a topic you are passionate about and develop advanced research skills and disciplinary knowledge through coursework.
Our experienced academics will supervise you as you work on your thesis and engage with the wider discourse around your chosen topic. You will improve your critical and constructive thinking and gain practical research skills you can use in a range of private and public sectors to positively impact issues you care about.
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) course requires the completion of 8 credit points of study at level 4. Half of that requirement is met through coursework, which may include directed reading and/or enrolment in course work units, and half is satisfied through a research project (thesis or dissertation) of 14000-16000 words. Where creative works form a significant part of the assessment, they must be accompanied by an exegesis of at least 6000 words, depending on the discipline area. There are no attendance requirements for Cloud (online) enrolled students, although regular consultation with an appointed thesis supervisor is required.
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) offers the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in the following disciplines:
Anthropology, Criminology, History, Sociology, Politics, Philosophy, Language, and Middle East Studies International Relations.
Career outcomes:
As a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) graduate, depending on your discipline, your skills will be in demand in a range of careers, including:
- business
- community services
- education
- government civil service
- international relations
- media
- museums and other historical or cultural institutions
- not-for-profit community or policy work
- private sector consulting
- public office
- public policy
- police
- research
- social work
- wiring, editing and publishing
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| Tuition Fees (AUD $) | Start date | Duration | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
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30,800 Per Year
Read moreThe 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together eight credit points of a typical combination of units for that course. |
10 Jul 2023 04 Mar 2024 |
1 year
Full time |
Deakin University Melbourne Burwood Campus 221 Burwood Highway Melbourne Victoria 3125 Australia |
|
30,800 Per Year
Read moreThe 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together eight credit points of a typical combination of units for that course. |
10 Jul 2023 04 Mar 2024 |
1 year
Full time |
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus 75 Pigdons Road Geelong Victoria 3216 Australia |
|
30,800 Per Year
Read moreThe 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together eight credit points of a typical combination of units for that course. (The given fee is for full time and it's a guide for online students) |
10 Jul 2023 04 Mar 2024 |
1 year
Online study |
Cloud Campus Melbourne Burwood Campus 221 Burwood Highway Melbourne Victoria 3125 Australia |
Entry criteria
Students must have qualification most relevant to your secondary school studies.
Entry will be based on performance in:
a Bachelor degree or major in a related discipline with a WAM (Weighted Average Mark) of at least 65% in all level 3 and level 4 units (for Deakin awards) or final year units (for awards from other providers) OR
other evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.
English language requirement:
IELTS - Overall 6 No band lower than 6
TOEFL IBT - 69 Writing 21
C1 PROFICIENCY and C2 PROFICIENCY- 169 No band less than 169
PTE - 50 No less than 50 in each skill
OET - Overall C