Bachelor of Arts (Honours) CA44
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time |
| Mode & Location: | internal - ROK (May be undertaken at other campuses dependent upon availability of supervision and resources), external |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 8 courses/48 units of credit |
| Faculty: | All |
| Entry: | direct (more info) |
| Accreditation: | not applicable |
| Residential School: | not applicable |
| Practicum/Work placement: | not applicable |
| Exit awards: | not applicable |
| Interim awards: | not applicable |
| Contact: | Program Advisor 07 4930 9661 or email ahs-program3@cqu.edu.au |
| International students: | International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus. |
| CRICOS program codes: | ROK - 009870C |
Program aim
The purpose of an Honours program is to prepare talented students for future postgraduate study in a particular area and applications at Master's or doctoral level. Its aims are to develop advanced knowledge in specialist areas of skills required for fundamental research and/or industrial applications.
Program structure
The relevant enrolment codes are:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ARTS19015/ARTS19009 | BA(Hons) (full-time)(48uc) - all disciplines other than psychology. |
| PSYC19039/PSYC19040 | BA(Hons) (full-time)(48uc) - psychology.* |
| ARTS19011/ARTS19012 | BA(Hons) (part-timec coursework)(24uc) - all disciplines other than psychology. |
| PSYC19041/PSYC19042 | BA(Hons) (part-time)(24uc) - psychology. |
| ARTS19013/ARTS19014 | BA(Hons) (part-time dissertation)(24uc) - all disciplines other than psychology. The prerequisite is completion of the relevant discipline Honours part-time A and B. |
| PSYC19043/PSYC19044 | BA(Hons) (part-time dissertation)(24uc) - psychology. The prerequisite is completion of psychology Honours part-time A and B.** |
The Honours program consists of 50 per cent (24 units of credit) coursework and 50 per cent (24 units of credit) dissertation. Coursework consists of 4 courses or equivalent based on assessment for each of not fewer than 5000 words or equivalent. The word length of the dissertation will be no fewer than 15 000 words, and no more than 25 000 words.
*Students who withdraw from PSYC19039 will be withdrawn from PSYC19040. Students who withdraw from PSYC19040 will be withdrawn from PSYC19039 without academic penalty.
**Students who withdraw from PSYC19043 will be withdrawn from PSYC19044. Students who withdraw from PSYC19044 will be withdrawn from PSYC19043 without academic penalty.
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Entry
This program is open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution and who have achieved at least a credit average (grade point average of at least 5.5) in the discipline area in which they intend to study for Honours. In psychology, students must have completed an accredited undergraduate psychology program. In sociology, students must have completed the required courses marked with an asterisk (*) in the Sociology Plan in the BA or their equivalent.
Mid-year intake and external
Students normally enrol in Term 1 but in selected disciplines, students may enrol mid-year (Term 2). Students may also undertake their Honours program externally (subject to supervision and availability of resources). The BA Honours in Psychology is accredited in the internal mode only.