Bachelor (Honours)
This honours program aims to provide you with the opportunity to increase specialist knowledge and develop skills in your major field of interest in exercise and sport science. This is a postgraduate program, you are required to complete an undergraduate program in a related field prior to undertaking postgraduate study.
The program provides research training, by developing your ability to identify and design research solutions and to organise and conduct research in an independent manner. It aims to develop an appreciation of the ethical implications and obligations associated with the conduct of research and develop the ability to critically analyse scholarly work conducted in your particular field of study. This includes assessing the relevance of the existing knowledge base, appraisal and communication of your own research results and its implications. There may also be the opportunity, where appropriate, to work with stakeholders in providing skills relevant to the community.
An honours degree provides a pathway in to graduate research programs PhD or Masters by research. In addition, graduates are attractive to employers interested in motivated employees with demonstrated research skills. An honours degree generally provides for higher starting salaries and greater opportunity for promotion in the workplace.
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