Bachelor (Honours)
Start your research journey with the Bachelor of Arts and Social Science (Honours) at Charles Sturt University. This standalone Honours year is your perfect opportunity to take your bachelor's study to the next level.
Start your research journey with the Bachelor of Arts and Social Science (Honours) at Charles Sturt University. This standalone Honours year is your perfect opportunity to take your bachelor's study to the next level.
You'll learn advanced research techniques and apply them to a unique investigation into your area of interest in the arts or social sciences - all with the convenience of online study.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
A degree from an Australian or approved overseas university in arts or social science disciplines with a demonstrated distinction average or higher Grade Point Average (GPA). Applicants without a distinction average require a statement and other evidence will be taken into consideration.
Applicants are asked to provide a statement of interest (1-2 pages) to demonstrate the relevance of undertaking the course to their profession/future goals.
An additional statement of equivalence will be required for students who have graduated from non-social science disciplines wishing to undertake interdisciplinary research.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
Graduate from your Honours degree straight into postgraduate study. Deepen understanding in your disciplinary area by applying the foundational skills from this pathway towards a Higher Degree by Research, with master's and doctorate study.
An Honours degree is the ideal first step into a career in higher education.
Bring your foundational research, planning and analytical skills to industry. Help companies and other organisations - such as government agencies- bring new understandings towards products, services and processes.
For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.
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