Course summary
The Honours degree is a separate fourth year of study which may be undertaken following successful completion of an undergraduate degree. As well as a completion point for tertiary study itself, Honours also represents the starting point for entry into further postgraduate research degrees. The Honours degree provides an indication of a student’s research potential and introduces students to basic research training.
Prior to lodging an application, interested applicants must contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic. For more information refer to the Bachelor of Health and Human Sciences (Honours) Handbook.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Analyse and synthesize the literature relevant to their research question and methodology. Select an appropriate research framework and provide associated rationale Demonstrate ability to execute a piece of research and scholarship under supervision |
Creativity | Develop a research question in collaboration with a research supervisor Demonstrate and apply critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding |
Ethical practice | Identify, explain and adhere to the ethical issue(s) relevant to the research question and methodology |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate and apply technical skills relevant to their research project methodology Demonstrate and apply a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding relative to the research question |
Lifelong learning | Critically review the literature relevant to their research question and methodology Demonstrate autonomy, well developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner |
Communication and social skills | Effectively demonstrate an ability to communicate the research outcomes in both verbal and written formats |
Cultural competence | Demonstrate cultural awareness relevant to the research question and methodology |
Course overview
Course code
3507040
Course abbreviation
BHlthHumSc(Hons)
Credit points
96
Equivalent units
8
Domestic duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
International duration
1 year full-time
Availability details
Domestic
Location | Session | UAC code | QTAC code |
---|---|---|---|
Coffs Harbour | 3 | N/A | N/A |
Gold Coast | 3 | N/A | N/A |
Lismore | 3 | N/A | N/A |
Online | 3 | N/A | N/A |
Domestic fees
International
Location | Session | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
---|---|---|---|
Coffs Harbour | 1 | $21,040 ($2,630 per unit) | 078635J |
Gold Coast | 1 | $21,040 ($2,630 per unit) | 078635J |
Lismore | 1 | $21,040 ($2,630 per unit) | 078635J |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
Rules concerning Bachelors Degrees with Honours (where Honours is taken as a separate year) can be found under Rule 5 in the University’s Rules Relating to Awards.
The Honours course comprises:
- a research proposal;
- a research presentation;
- a thesis based upon original work
and
Where a candidate has been found by the School Board to be deficient in an area, they may be required to undertake units of study which address any deficiency, and which do not count towards the class of Honours awarded.
Schedule of units
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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HEA40001 - Health and Human Sciences Research Proposal | Advanced | ||
HEA40002 - Health and Human Sciences Research Thesis (Stage 1 of 3) | Advanced | ||
HEA40003 - Health and Human Sciences Research Thesis (Stage 2 of 3) | Advanced | ||
HEA40004 - Health and Human Sciences Research Thesis (Stage 3 of 3) | Advanced |
Course progressions
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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Session 1, Year 1 | |||
HEA40001 - Health and Human Sciences Research Proposal | Advanced | ||
HEA40002 - Health and Human Sciences Research Thesis (Stage 1 of 3) | Advanced | ||
Session 2, Year 1 | |||
HEA40003 - Health and Human Sciences Research Thesis (Stage 2 of 3) | Advanced | ||
HEA40004 - Health and Human Sciences Research Thesis (Stage 3 of 3) | Advanced |
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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Session 1, Year 1 | |||
HEA40001 - Health and Human Sciences Research Proposal | Advanced | ||
Session 2, Year 1 | |||
HEA40002 - Health and Human Sciences Research Thesis (Stage 1 of 3) | Advanced | ||
Session 1, Year 2 | |||
HEA40003 - Health and Human Sciences Research Thesis (Stage 2 of 3) | Advanced | ||
Session 2, Year 2 | |||
health and human sciences |