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.
Please note: The Bachelor of Podiatry, Bachelor of Speech Pathology, and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, each include an embedded Honours program for eligible students, which can be studied concurrently during these Bachelor degree courses.
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.
Please note: The Bachelor of Podiatry, Bachelor of Speech Pathology, and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, each include an embedded Honours program for eligible students, which can be studied concurrently during these Bachelor degree courses.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse a problem, identify research questions and design and plan a research project. Demonstrate ability to execute a piece of research and scholarship (including technical skills) under supervision. |
| Creativity | Demonstrate and apply critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding. |
| Ethical practice | Identify and comply with any cultural issue(s), regulatory frameworks and practicing professional ethics relevant to the research question and methodology. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Analyse, synthesize and critically review the literature relevant to their research question and methodology. Identify and comply with any cultural issue(s), regulatory frameworks and practicing professional ethics relevant to the research question and methodology. |
| Lifelong learning | Demonstrate autonomy, well developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner. |
| Communication and social skills | Effectively demonstrate an ability to communicate the outcomes of research in both verbal and written formats. |
| Cultural competence | Identify and comply with any cultural issue(s), regulatory frameworks and practicing professional ethics relevant to the research question and methodology. |
Course overview
Course code
3507040
Course abbreviation
BHlthHumSc(Hons)
Credit points
96
Equivalent units
8
Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Duration
1 year full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible for the award of the Health and Human Science Honours or Health and Human Science Honours (Clinical Specialty) a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising all units listed in the Schedule of Units.
The Honours course comprises:
- Advanced theory and research training
- A research seminar presentation
- A research project leading to a thesis paper.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEA82001 - Health and Human Sciences Thesis (Stage I of II) | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| HEA83001 - Health and Human Sciences Thesis (Stage II of II) | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| HEA81002 - Advanced Topics in Health Science Research | Introductory | ||
| MAT82001 - Applied Research and Evaluation Methods for Health Sciences | Intermediate | ||
| HEA83002 - Honours Thesis: Professional Skills Seminar | Advanced | Note 1 |
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
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| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| HEA81002 - Advanced Topics in Health Science Research | Introductory | ||
| MAT82001 - Applied Research and Evaluation Methods for Health Sciences | Intermediate | ||
| HEA82001 - Health and Human Sciences Thesis (Stage I of II) | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| HEA83002 - Honours Thesis: Professional Skills Seminar | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| HEA83001 - Health and Human Sciences Thesis (Stage II of II) | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| HEA81002 - Advanced Topics in Health Science Research | Introductory | ||
| MAT82001 - Applied Research and Evaluation Methods for Health Sciences | Intermediate | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| HEA83002 - Honours Thesis: Professional Skills Seminar | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| HEA82001 - Health and Human Sciences Thesis (Stage I of II) | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| HEA83001 - Health and Human Sciences Thesis (Stage II of II) | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| HEA83002 - Honours Thesis: Professional Skills Seminar | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| HEA82001 - Health and Human Sciences Thesis (Stage I of II) | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| HEA81002 - Advanced Topics in Health Science Research | Introductory | ||
| MAT82001 - Applied Research and Evaluation Methods for Health Sciences | Intermediate | ||
| HEA83001 - Health and Human Sciences Thesis (Stage II of II) | Advanced | Note 1 | |
Notes
| Note 1: | Double-weighted |