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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) |
Abbreviation: | BA(Hons) |
UOW Course Code: | 701 |
CRICOS Code: | 000611F |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
BA (Hons) consists of 50% coursework and 50% research work. The coursework is divided into two subjects, each worth 12 credit points ( ARTS470: Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities and a discipline related subject).
The research component of the BA (Hons) takes the form of a research thesis (24 credit points) of between 15,000 and 18,000 words completed under the supervision of an academic employed in the Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts. Co-supervision may be arranged, with the approval of the Honours Coordinator.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) will be able to:
- Independently plan and execute a research-based project or piece of scholarship that demonstrates in-depth understanding and critical analysis of areas in the Humanities.
- Demonstrate advanced theoretical knowledge and critically reflect on, synthesise and evaluate information, problems, concepts and theories.
- Communicate a coherent and sustained argument, explaining and disseminating research results and conclusions.
- Apply an advanced knowledge of research, research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others, to independently plan and execute a substantial piece of research.
Course Structure
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).
Areas of Study
An Honours year in the Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts is available in the following areas:
- Creative Writing
- Community, Culture and Environment*
- English Literatures
- French
- History
- Indigenous Studies
- Interdisciplinary Honours
- Italian
- Japanese
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Science and Technology Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Writing and English Literatures
*Only available at Batemans Bay, Bega, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
---|---|---|---|
Full-time Student | |||
ARTS470 | Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
Discipline Specific Subject* | |||
ARTS480 | Thesis | 24 | Annual |
Part-time Student | |||
ARTS470 | Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
Discipline Specific Subject* | |||
ARTS482 | 24cp Thesis (part-time component) | 12 | Annual |
ARTS482 | 24cp Thesis (part-time component) | 12 | Autumn/Spring |
*Discipline Specific Subjects | |||
CCE 470 | Community, Culture and Environment Honours | 12 | Not available in 2017 |
CST 470 | Cultural Studies Honours | 12 | Not available in 2017 |
ELL 470 | Honours in English Language and Linguistics | 12 | Not available in 2017 |
ENGL470 | English Honours | 12 | Autumn |
EURO470 | European Studies Honours | 12 | Not available in 2017 |
FREN470 | French Honours | 12 | Not available in 2017 |
HIST470 | History Honours | 12 | Autumn |
INDS470 | Indigenous Studies Honours | 12 | Not available in 2017 |
ITAL470 | Italian Honours | 12 | Not available in 2017 |
JAPA470 | Japanese Honours | 12 | Not available in 2017 |
LANG470 | Language Honours | 12 | Not available in 2017 |
PHIL470 | Philosophy Honours | 12 | Autumn |
POL 470 | Politics Honours | 12 | Not available in 2017 |
PAIS470 | Politics and International Studies Honours | 12 | Autumn |
SCTI470 | SCISTS Honours | 12 | Autumn |
SOC 470 | Sociology Honours | 12 | Not available in 2017 |
SPAN470 | Spanish Honours | 12 | Not available in 2017 |
STS 470 | Science and Technology Studies Honours | 12 | Not available in 2017 |
Honours Guide and Code of Practice (Honours)
The Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts Honours Guide provides detailed information on all Honours courses and can be accessed from the LHA Honours Programs page.
Students are advised to refer to the University of Wollongong web site for access to the Code of Practice - Honours.
Grade of Honours
The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 1 in the University’s General Course Rules, i.e. based entirely on performance in 400 level subjects.
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.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au