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Bachelor of Arts Honours
Testamur Title: |
Bachelor of Arts Honours |
Abbreviation: |
BA (Hons) |
My University: |
Asia Pacific, Australian Studies, Comparative Indigenous Studies; Culture and Identities, English Literatures, English Language & Linguistics, Ethics, Gender Studies, Global Media, History, Human Security, International Relations, Languages, Masculinities, Peace keeping, Philosophy, Politics, Postcolonial, Resource & Environmental, Sociology, Science & Technology, Transcultural Communication |
Duration: |
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (face-to-face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Normally autumn, but some schools permit mid-year entry |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
701 |
UAC Code: |
N/A |
CRICOS Code: |
000611F |
Overview
BA (Hons) consists of 50% coursework and 50% research work. The coursework is divided into two subjects, each worth 12 credit points. The first subject is compulsory for all students - ARTS470, Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities; the second coursework subject is a discipline-specific subject. For students on SCSH campuses the discipline-specific subject will normally be that connected to their research supervisor. The research component of BA (Hons) takes the form of a research thesis (24 credit points), devised and completed under the supervision of an academic employed in the Faculty of Law, Humanities and Arts. Co-supervision may be arranged, with the approval of the Faculty's Honours Coordinator.
Entry Requirements
Major in the Faculty of Law, Humanities and Arts discipline, interdisciplinary or other field of study; achieving 75% average across the Major, including two Distinctions at 3rd year level
Course Requirements
Irrespective of the Honours program chosen, the program consists of coursework (which makes up 50% of the final mark) and a research thesis (which makes up 50% of the final mark).
Grade of Honours
The overall grade of Honours is determined by calculation of the weighted average mark (WAM) for the 400-level subject in which the student is enrolled. Honours are awarded in the following categories:
Class I (WAM 85 to 100%)
Class II, Division 1 (WAM 75 to 84%)
Class II, Division 2 (WAM 65 to 74%)
Class III (WAM 50 to 64%)
If the WAM is below 50%, an Honours grade is not awarded.
Areas of Study in Honours
An Honours year in the Faculty of Law, Humanities and Arts is available in the following areas:
• Indigenous Studies
• Community, Culture and Environment*
• Cultural Studies
• Employment Relations
• English Language and Linguistics
• English Literatures
• European Studies
• French
• History
• Interdisciplinary Honours
• Italian
• Japanese
• Philosophy
• Politics
• Science and Technology Studies
• Sociology
• Spanish
*Available at Batemans Bay, Bega, Moss Vale and Shoalhaven only.
Honours Guide and Code of Practice (Honours)
The Faculty of Law, Humanities and Arts Honours Guide provides detailed information on all Honours courses. Students are advised to refer to the following University of Wollongong web site for access to the Code of Practice - Honours.
Program of Study
Full Time Student - Commence Autumn 2013 | |||
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Points |
Session |
ARTS470 |
Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities |
12 |
Autumn 2013 |
Discipline Specific Subject* |
Discipline Specific Subject* |
12 |
Spring 2013 |
ARTS480 |
Thesis (Full-time) |
24 |
Annual |
Part Time Student - Commence Autumn 2013 | |||
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Points |
Session |
ARTS470 |
Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities |
12 |
Autumn 2013 |
Discipline Specific Subject* |
Discipline Specific Subject |
12 |
Spring 2013 |
ARTS482 |
Thesis (Part-time) |
12 |
Autumn 2014 |
ARTS482 |
Thesis (Part-time) |
12 |
Spring 2014 |
*Discipline Specific Subjects | |||
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Points | |
CCE470 |
Community, Culture and Environment Honours |
12 | |
ELL470 |
Honours in English Language and Linguistics |
12 | |
ENGL470 |
English Honours |
12 | |
ENGL472 |
Combined Honours in English |
12 | |
EURO470 |
European Studies Honours |
12 | |
FREN470 |
French Honours |
12 | |
HIST470 |
History Honours |
12 | |
HIST472 |
Combined Honours in History and Another Discipline |
12 | |
INDS470 |
Indigenous Studies Honours |
12 | |
INDS472 |
Joint Honours in Indigenous Studies and Another Discipline |
12 | |
ITAL470 |
Italian Honours |
12 | |
JAPA470 |
Japanese Honours |
12 | |
MACS470 |
Media and Communication Studies Honours |
12 | |
MACS472 |
Joint Honours in MACS and Another Discipline |
12 | |
PHIL470 |
Philosophy Honours |
12 | |
PHIL472 |
Combined Philosophy Honours |
12 | |
POL470 |
Politics Honours |
12 | |
POL472 |
Joint Honours in Politics and Another Discipline |
12 | |
SOC470 |
Sociology Honours |
12 | |
SOC472 |
Joint Honours in Sociology and Another Discipline |
12 | |
SPAN470 |
Spanish Honours |
12 | |
STS470 |
Science and Technology Studies Honours |
12 | |
STS472 |
Joint Honours in Science and Technology Studies and Another Discipline |
12 | |
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/