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Bachelor of Health and Human Sciences (Honours)

Bachelors Honours Degree (C/w)

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Start Date

    View in availability

  • Duration

    1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

  • Location

    View in availability
    Locations are subject to the availability of Honours supervisors, contact the University.

  • Placements

    NA

  • Course abbreviation

    BHlthHumSc(Hons)

  • Course code

    3507040

  • Credit points

    96

  • Equivalent units

    8

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

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 AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
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

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Coffs Harbour Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 N/A N/A
Gold Coast Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 N/A N/A
Lismore Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 N/A N/A
Online Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Course requirements

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:

  1. a research proposal;
  2. a research presentation;
  3. 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.

Course structure

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.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
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


Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
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