Program handbook

Description

Students who perform well during their Bachelor of Arts or equivalent program, with a GPA of 5.0 or greater, may apply to undertake a further year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) study to obtain an Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree.

The BA (Honours) is taught in a flexible format featuring disciplinary and interdisciplinary learning and research. All students complete a common core course, and compulsory courses offered by the discipline or cluster most appropriate to each student's area of specialisation.

For the thesis component, students choose from one of the following:

  • a written research thesis, or
  • a creative and/or digital project with accompanying written exegesis, or
  • a work placement program with a written account and analysis.

Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • Coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods
  • Cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
  • Cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas
  • Cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding
  • Technical skills to design and use research in a project
  • Communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
  • Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarships
  • Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
  • Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for own learning and practice in collaboration with others within broad parameters
  • Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence
  • Knowledge: the advanced capacity to research, analyse, and apply knowledge from disciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives within the Bachelor of Arts Honours
  • Critical thinking and research skills: the advanced ability to identify high-quality information and critically analyse it as a user, researcher and producer, with a focus on well-reasoned argumentation
  • Communication: The advanced capacity to communicate effectively across written, oral, visual, and digital forms
  • Intercultural competence: the advanced ability to engage with a range of diverse perspectives from which knowledge, beliefs, and values are developed and maintained from the local to the regional and global levels
  • Work readiness: an advanced capacity to engage in teamwork, initiative, problem solving, ethical decision-making, and project management

Details

Information correct as atMar 19, 2024 9:06 pm
Program code40209
AQF level

Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree

Locations and UAC codes
Mode of delivery
  • Face to Face
Duration
  • Australian students - 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent.
  • International students - 1 year full-time.
Selection Rank
LocationSelection Rank
Callaghan CampusNANA
OurimbahNANA

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Term typeSemesters
Fees
  • International students - AUD32,365 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
    Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units) Find out more about fees
Relevant University rules and policies
CRICOS Code0101397

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Admission information

Admission requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants having completed a Bachelor degree in a cognate area with a minimum GPA of 5.0:

across all studies undertaken within the program; or

across a major in the proposed area of study; or

across 80 units of 3000 level courses (which must include at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists); or

where the applicant has completed less than 80 units at 3000 level, a GPA of 5.0 calculated from at least 60 units of 3000 level courses (which includes at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists).

In exceptional circumstances, an application which does not meet the above requirements may be considered.

English Language Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

  • IELTS Overall Minimum: 6
  • IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6

Credit transfer

No credit permitted for Honours.


Academic requirements for program completion

Total units required

80 units

Program duration

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.

International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au

Program requirements

This program requires the successful completion of 80 units as follows:

  • 20 unit Core course – HASS4000, and
  • 60 units of Compulsory courses from one discipline area

Students undertake the Honours program from one of the following discipline areas:

  • Ancient History
  • Chinese
  • Creative and Performing Arts
  • English and Writing
  • French Studies
  • German
  • History
  • Global Indigenous Studies
  • Japanese
  • Linguistics
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Screen and Cultural Studies
  • Sociology and Anthropology

Students who wish to complete the Honours program in two discipline areas should apply to the Program Convenor.


Program planner

Current students program planner

Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.

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Additional documents


Transition arrangements

Program Revisions 2023

Film, Media and Cultural Studies - 2023

Film, Media and Cultural Studies is only available to students who commenced prior to 2023. Screen and Cultural Studies is available from 2023 onwards. Any further questions should be directed to your program advisor.

Program Revisions 2021

Important information for students who commenced the program prior to 2021:

This program was revised for 2021, please refer to the 2021 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents Section for more details. Any further questions should be directed to your program advisor.


Program structure

Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.

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Core Courses

Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HASS4000BA Research
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units

Ancient History

Complete the following 60 units of compulsory courses.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HASS4001BA Theory and Practice in Historical, Cultural and Critical Inquiry
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4003Honours Thesis 1
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4004Honours Thesis 2
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units

Chinese

Complete the following 60 units of compulsory courses.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HASS4002BA Theory and Practice in Screens, Languages, English and Writing
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4003Honours Thesis 1
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4004Honours Thesis 2
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units

Creative and Performing Arts

Complete the following 60 units of compulsory courses.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
CIND4002Research Methods and Planning
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
20 units
CIND4003Honours Project 1
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
20 units
CIND4004Honours Project 2
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
20 units

English and Writing

Complete the following 60 units of compulsory courses.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HASS4002BA Theory and Practice in Screens, Languages, English and Writing
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4003Honours Thesis 1
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4004Honours Thesis 2
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units

Film, Media and Cultural Studies

Complete the following 60 units of compulsory courses.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HASS4002BA Theory and Practice in Screens, Languages, English and Writing
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4003Honours Thesis 1
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4004Honours Thesis 2
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units

French Studies

Complete the following 60 units of compulsory courses.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HASS4002BA Theory and Practice in Screens, Languages, English and Writing
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4003Honours Thesis 1
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4004Honours Thesis 2
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units

German

Complete the following 60 units of compulsory courses.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HASS4002BA Theory and Practice in Screens, Languages, English and Writing
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4003Honours Thesis 1
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4004Honours Thesis 2
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units

Global Indigenous Studies

Complete the following 60 units of compulsory courses.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
ABOR4010Aboriginal Studies Honours INot currently offered20 units
ABOR4030Aboriginal Studies Honours IIINot currently offered20 units
ABOR4040Aboriginal Studies Honours IVNot currently offered20 units

History

Complete the following 60 units of compulsory courses.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HASS4001BA Theory and Practice in Historical, Cultural and Critical Inquiry
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4003Honours Thesis 1
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4004Honours Thesis 2
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units

Japanese Studies

Complete the following 60 units of compulsory courses.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HASS4002BA Theory and Practice in Screens, Languages, English and Writing
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4003Honours Thesis 1
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4004Honours Thesis 2
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units

Linguistics

Complete the following 60 units of compulsory courses.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HASS4002BA Theory and Practice in Screens, Languages, English and Writing
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4003Honours Thesis 1
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4004Honours Thesis 2
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units

Politics and International Relations

Complete the following 60 units of compulsory courses.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
POLI4001Politics Honours 1
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
20 units
POLI4003Politics Honours 3
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
20 units
POLI4004Politics Honours 4
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
20 units

Screen and Cultural Studies

Complete the following 60 units of compulsory courses.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HASS4002BA Theory and Practice in Screens, Languages, English and Writing
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4003Honours Thesis 1
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
HASS4004Honours Thesis 2
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units

Sociology and Anthropology

Complete the following 60 units of compulsory courses.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
SCHS4090Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours I
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
SCHS4110Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours Thesis 1
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units
SCHS4120Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours Thesis 2
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units

Honours

The class of Honours awarded for Bachelor Honours Degrees will be determined in accordance with the Bachelor Honours Policy.


Additional information

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.


International students

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.


Additional support

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

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How to apply

To be accepted for entry into the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program you must have successfully completed a Bachelor of Arts program or equivalent with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 (credit grade average). For further information about this program’s admission requirements please refer to the B Arts (Honours) Program Handbook and the Bachelor Honours Degree (80) Awards and Programs Schedule.

Please contact the B Arts (Honours) Program Convenor, for more information about the academic content of the program or to discuss a suitable Thesis Topic or Supervisor. Undergraduate Program Convenor List.

Should you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Program Advisor, programadvice@newcastle.edu.au

Find out more about Honours scholarships.