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- Semester 1 - 22 Feb 2021
- Semester 2 - 19 Jul 2021
- Semester 1 - 22 Feb 2021
- Semester 2 - 19 Jul 2021
Face to Face
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
- Semester 1 - 22 Feb 2021
- Semester 2 - 19 Jul 2021
- Semester 1 - 22 Feb 2021
- Semester 2 - 19 Jul 2021
AUD30,570 (indicative annual fee, 2021)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units) Find out more about fees
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.0
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
1 year full-time.
Face to Face
Program handbook
Description
Students who perform well, with a GPA of 5.0 or greater, during the Bachelor of Social Science program or equivalent program and/or relevant discipline major, may undertake a further year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) study to obtain an Honours degree. The Honours program allows students to further develop their specific areas of interest.
Students can undertake the Honours program in one of the following discipline areas:
- Criminology
- Global Indigenous Studies
- Human Services
- History
- Human Geography and the Environment
- HR Management and Industrial Relations
- Leisure and Tourism management
- Linguistics
- Politics and International Relations
- Sociology and Anthropology
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
- demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence
- 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 scholarship
- 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 and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
- Knowledge: the advanced capacity to research, analyse, and apply knowledge from disciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives within the Bachelor of Social Science 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 to a diverse audience across various forms of communication (e.g. written, oral, visual, and digital).
- 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
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Admission information
Admission requirements
- An applicant for admission to candidature must have completed a Bachelor of Social Science or equivalent program with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 (credit grade average).
- Students seeking admission to the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Psychology Studies must have completed the Psychology Studies Major in the Bachelor of Social Science at the University of Newcastle; plus STAT2000 and PSYC3000.
- Application for the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) program is made directly to the University using the End–On Honours Application Form
- Domestic applicants can apply by submitting the End-On Honours Application Form
- International applicants can apply by submitting the End-On Hours Application Form and the International Application Form
Minimum English language proficiency 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.
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 3 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
Honours students will undertake some coursework studies and a research component.
Additional documents
- 2021 B Social Science (Hons) 40209 Transition Arrangements 90.7 KB
- Transition Arrangements for pre-2013 Students 283.4 KB
Transition arrangements
Important information for students who commenced the program prior to 2021:
This program was revised for 2021, and amendments were made to the Compulsory Course requirements. Please refer to the 2021 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents Section for more details.
Program structure
Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.
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Criminology major
Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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SCHS4090 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours I |
| 20 units |
SCHS4100 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours II |
| 20 units |
SCHS4110 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours Thesis 1 |
| 20 units |
SCHS4120 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours Thesis 2 |
| 20 units |
Global Indigenous Studies major
Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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ABOR4010 | Aboriginal Studies Honours I | Not currently offered | 20 units |
ABOR4020 | Aboriginal Studies Honours II | Not currently offered | 20 units |
ABOR4030 | Aboriginal Studies Honours III | Not currently offered | 20 units |
ABOR4040 | Aboriginal Studies Honours IV | Not currently offered | 20 units |
Human Services major
Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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SCHS4090 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours I |
| 20 units |
SCHS4100 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours II |
| 20 units |
SCHS4110 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours Thesis 1 |
| 20 units |
SCHS4120 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours Thesis 2 |
| 20 units |
History major
Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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SCHS4090 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours I |
| 20 units |
SCHS4100 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours II |
| 20 units |
SCHS4110 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours Thesis 1 |
| 20 units |
SCHS4120 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours Thesis 2 |
| 20 units |
Human Geography and the Environment major
Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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GEOG4001 | Geography and Environmental Studies Honours 4001 |
| 20 units |
GEOG4002 | Geography and Environmental Studies Honours 4002 |
| 20 units |
GEOG4003 | Geography and Environmental Studies Honours 4003 |
| 20 units |
GEOG4004 | Geography and Environmental Studies Honours 4004 |
| 20 units |
HR Management and Industrial Relations major
Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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BUSN4002 | Theory in Business |
| 20 units |
BUSN4100 | Business Research Methods |
| 20 units |
BUSN4200 | Research Thesis 1 |
| 20 units |
BUSN4300 | Research Thesis 2 |
| 20 units |
Leisure and Tourism Management major
Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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BUSN4002 | Theory in Business |
| 20 units |
BUSN4100 | Business Research Methods |
| 20 units |
BUSN4200 | Research Thesis 1 |
| 20 units |
BUSN4300 | Research Thesis 2 |
| 20 units |
Linguistics major
Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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SCHS4090 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours I |
| 20 units |
SCHS4100 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours II |
| 20 units |
SCHS4110 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours Thesis 1 |
| 20 units |
SCHS4120 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours Thesis 2 |
| 20 units |
Politics and International Relations major
Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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POLI4001 | Politics Honours 1 |
| 20 units |
POLI4002 | Politics Honours 2 |
| 20 units |
POLI4003 | Politics Honours 3 |
| 20 units |
POLI4004 | Politics Honours 4 |
| 20 units |
Sociology and Anthropology major
Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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SCHS4090 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours I |
| 20 units |
SCHS4100 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours II |
| 20 units |
SCHS4110 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours Thesis 1 |
| 20 units |
SCHS4120 | Societies, Cultures and Human Services Honours Thesis 2 |
| 20 units |
Honours
The class of Honours awarded for Bachelor Honours Degrees will be determined in accordance with the Bachelor Honours Policy.
Additional information
All students can access free academic skills and support provided by Academic Learning Support through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre.
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 Faculty 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.