Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Arts

Australian Catholic University - Melbourne

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Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is available for high-achieving students who have completed a relevant Pass Bachelor degree offered by the Faculty of Education and Arts or equivalent at another institution.

Aside from expanding your knowledge in a specialised area, an Honours degree will give you an edge in an increasingly competitive job market.

You will build on your knowledge in your chosen major area of study through research, analysis and communication skills.

Undertaking an Honours year is also an important step for those who want to become an academic or a professional researcher.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) students will: 
  • build on the knowledge and skills they gained in their undergraduate degree
  • develop advanced research techniques appropriate to their chosen field of study
  • prepare an Honours thesis, or creative project with exegesis/dissertation, along with  coursework units appropriate to the field of study of the thesis.
  • be equipped to pursue further postgraduate study.

Prerequisites

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Bachelor Degree: Completed an approved ACU undergraduate degree, or equivalent, normally within the last five years with a minimum GPA of 5.75 on the ACU seven point scale.

Majors

Business studies, Drama, Economics, Education Studies, History, Literature, Mathematics, Media, Music, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Study of Religions/Theological Studies, Visual arts.

Potential Career Outcomes

Graduates may find employment in social and cultural research bodies, public relations, economics and public policy, publishing, communications, journalism, government administration, historical and heritage organisations, libraries and museums, tourism and travel, banking, creative industries and, after further study, teaching or training careers.

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Australian Catholic University website for admission criteria information.

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University

Australian Catholic University

Campus

Melbourne

Course Type

Bachelors Honours

Study Area

Arts

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 1 years, Part-time: Available

Indicative ATAR

Unknown

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State
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Type
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Courses
321
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