Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (BAHN)

Humanities and Communication
BA(Hons)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (BAHN) - BA(Hons)

CRICOS code (International applicants): 030289G

	On-campus	Online
Start:	Semester 1 (February) Semester 2 (July)	Semester 1 (February) Semester 2 (July)
Campus:	Toowoomba	-
Fees:	Commonwealth supported place Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying place	Commonwealth supported place Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying place
Standard duration:	1 year full-time, 2 years part-time or online
Program articulation:	From: Bachelor of Arts To: Doctor of Philosophy

Contact us

Future Australian and New Zealand students	Future International students	Current students
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Program aims

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) aims to extend student knowledge of their specialisation through higher-level coursework subjects and an independent research thesis. The thesis requires students to devise a question and research it with the guidance of a supervisor. The program will actively develop the skills required for research and scholarship at a higher level, such as a research Masters or PhD, and/or in applying knowledge in employment or community service. It will further enhance students’ personal, cultural, creative and intellectual skills in analysis and communication. An Honours degree is recognised internationally as extending intellectual depth and skills in research, analysis and writing.

Program objectives

On successful completion of the program students should be able to:

independently evaluate and critically analyse a range of concepts using ethical practice to solve complex problems pertaining to the arts, humanities and communication
apply advanced knowledge, skills and competencies in the content, epistemology and practice of a particular discipline
conceive, plan, research and execute a project requiring high-level research skills, ethics, scholarship, composition, interpretation, professional communication and/or professional application at an advanced level.

Australian Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a single national, comprehensive system of qualifications offered by higher education institutions (including universities), vocational education and training institutions and secondary schools. Each AQF qualification has a set of descriptors which define the type and complexity of knowledge, skills and application of knowledge and skills that a graduate who has been awarded that qualification has attained, and the typical volume of learning associated with that qualification type.

This program is at AQF Qualification Level 08. Graduates at this level will have advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and/or further learning.

The full set of levels criteria and qualification type descriptors can be found by visiting .

Program Information Set

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Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

Entry to the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) shall be by a Bachelor of Arts degree of the ��ýapp of Southern Queensland or other equivalent bachelor's degree from a recognised university with one of the following

pass at a credit level (grade point average of 5.0/7 i.e. 71.4 per cent) in a cognate undergraduate degree program and with permission of the Program Coordinator
a grade point average of 5/7 (71.4 per cent) across all levels in the proposed specialisation in the Bachelor of Arts , including an 'A; or better level pass in at least one course
a grade point average of 5.2/7 (75 per cent) in the third level of the Bachelor of Arts, including an 'A' or better level pass in at least one course.
English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.

It is suggested that students make contact with a potential supervisor before enrolment. A candidate with an equivalent qualification may receive special permission for admission with the approval of the Program Coordinator.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable .

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a ��ýapp-approved . On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

Program fees

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of a students' higher education and students pay a , which varies depending on the courses undertaken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .

Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .

Domestic full fee paying place

Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the

Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship requirements.

Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .

International full fee paying place

International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, via distance education/online. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .

Program structure

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program consists of four x 2–unit courses (total eight units) as follows:

Three Core courses:	6 units
Plus: except for the following specialisations: Anthropology: English Literature: ENL4015 Theory and Practice in the Scholarship of English Literature History:	2 units
Total:	8 units

Required time limits

Students have a maximum of 2 years to complete this program.

IT requirements

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Honours

The level of honours awarded will be determined based on the USQ procedure. Please refer to the .