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.
See more information about studying Honours in the Faculty of Health.
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.
See more information about studying Honours in the Faculty of Health.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
Identify a knowledge or evidence gap and design a suitable research project in health and human sciences |
Demonstrate initiative and some intellectual independence to execute a research project |
Acquire advanced knowledge of ethics, professional standards, and cultural issues |
Apply relevant theories, methodologies, and analysis techniques to answer a research question |
Investigate, critique, and synthesise scientific literature |
Communicate scientific ideas and research findings in verbal and written formats |
Acquire advanced knowledge of ethics, professional standards, and cultural issues |
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 | Term 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 to receive the Bachelor of Health and Human Science (Honours) students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points).
Class of Honours
This degree may be awarded in the following classes:
1. First Class;
2. Second Class (Division 1);
3. Second Class (Division 2); or
4. Third Class.
Students are required to satisfy requirements for the coursework units and Honours Class will be determined from the grades in the thesis units.
Schedule of units
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
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
Notes
| Note 1: | Double-weighted |