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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (BAH22)
2011
1BH001
BAH22
FACULTY, LAW, BUSINESS AND ARTS
HE
1 year/s
2 year/s
80
About the Course
Admission Requirements
Credit Transfer and Pathways
Course Structure
Recommended Study Plan
. . Students Commencing in Semester 1
. . Students Commencing in Semester 2
Course Fees

Availability
No
Semester 1 , Semester 2
Semester 1 , Semester 2
Application for Admission Required

This course may not be deferred.

Location and Mode Offered
YearDelivery LocationSATAC CodeModeAdmin Location
2011Casuarina Campus1BH001ICasuarina Campus


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This course is an essential preparation for higher research and for admission into research and postgraduate programs in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Coursework units prepare students for analysis and problem solving at an advanced fourth year level in their areas of study. The thesis component provides research training which equips the student with advanced skills in the discipline area leading to a substantial research paper. Areas of study may include Anthropology, History, Political Science, Indonesian, Sociology and Southeast Asian Studies.

The course provides advanced understanding and critical evaluation of aspects of human society, its history, culture, political development, and diversity, with opportunities in particular, to study Northern Australian and Southeast Asian societies.



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Admission to Charles Darwin University higher education coursework programs are received and processed by the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). Detailed entry and special entry criteria for this course is published in the SATAC University Guide. Check out the following information about how to apply for undergraduate courses or how to apply for postgraduate courses.

Successful completion of a recognised bachelors degree or equivalent in an Arts related discipline or field with a grade point average of credit or better.

Additional Admission Requirements
Applicants must contact the School of Creative Arts and Humanities on (08) 8946 7045 to discuss a potential project and supervision prior to submitting an application.

For detail on English Language Entry Requirements please read the entry requirements provided for International students.




The course structure comprises coursework units, independent study units and a thesis, depending on the discipline.

 

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below.

Unit type
Credit Points
Specific requirements
Core
40
CAH401 Honours Coursework A (Theory, Scope and Methods)
CAH402 Honours Coursework B (Thesis Preparation)
Core
40
Thesis project totalling 40 credit points. Students may enrol in the full time or part time option as detailed below:

Either (per semester)
HON401 Honours Thesis #10
HON403 Honours Thesis #30
Or
HON402 Honours Thesis #20
HON402 Honours Thesis #20

Note: HON401, 402, 403 are repeatable units, that count more than once towards the requirement of the award. Students enrolling more than once in either units will receive grades for individual unit attempts.
80
Total Credit Points


Further Assistance
For further assistance please contact the Information Centre on (08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963. Information Centre staff will assist you with applying for or enrolling in a course and provide assistance with timetables, fees, HECS, external materials, enrolment changes and many other issues.
If you are a continuing student and have any queries about your course progression that you would like clarified, please contact enrolmenthelp@cdu.edu.au, or the relevant Faculty Academic Liaison Unit or Institute of Advanced Studies School office:

Education, Health &; Science: (08) 8946 7357
Law, Business and Arts: (08) 8946 7305
Graduate School for Health Practice: (08) 8946 7179
Menzies School of Health Research: (08) 8922 7873

  • Unit Repository - provides general information about each unit including a brief description and the semester and mode offered.
  • Timetables - provide detail on the individual class times for units offered internally. Timetables for the following academic year are available from the middle of December each year.
  • Bookshop - if text books have been prescribed, recommended or ordered for units in this course, details are available by unit code through the Casuarina Campus Bookshop.


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Students Commencing in Semester 1


The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full time or standard part time load.

Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist ElectiveE = ElectiveP = Project

RECOMMENDED STUDY PLAN FOR A FULL TIME STUDENT

Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 1
CAH401 Honours Coursework A (Theory, Scope and Methods)
CO
HON401 Honours Thesis #10
CO
CAH402 Honours Coursework B (Thesis Preparation)
CO
HON403 Honours Thesis #30
CO

RECOMMENDED STUDY PLAN FOR A PART TIME STUDENT

Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 1
CAH401 Honours Coursework A (Theory, Scope and Methods)
CO
CAH402 Honours Coursework B (Thesis Preparation)
CO
Year 2
HON402 Honours Thesis #20
CO
HON402 Honours Thesis #20
CO



Students Commencing in Semester 2


The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students commencing in semester 2 in a standard full time or standard part time load.

Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist ElectiveE = ElectiveP = Project

RECOMMENDED STUDY PLAN FOR A FULL TIME STUDENT

Semester 1
Semester 2
Calendar Year 1
CAH401 Honours Coursework A (Theory, Scope and Methods)
CO
CAH402 Honours Coursework B (Thesis Preparation)
CO
Calendar Year 2
HON401 Honours Thesis #10
CO
HON403 Honours Thesis #30
CO
RECOMMENDED STUDY PLAN FOR A PART TIME STUDENT

Semester 1
Semester 2
Calendar Year 1
CAH401 Honours Coursework A (Theory, Scope and Methods)
CO
Calendar Year 2
CAH402 Honours Coursework B (Thesis Preparation)
CO
HON402 Honours Thesis #20
CO
Calendar Year 3
HON402 Honours Thesis #20
CO



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A higher qualification recognised by public and private sector employers, the BA (Hons) is also an essential preparation for postgraduate research training at masters and doctorate level.

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Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements: (a) Australian Citizenship; (b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit. Unit fees for 2011 will be published on 1 October 2011. Further information about 2009 and 2010 unit fees can be found at http://www.cdu.edu.au/hesa/fees.html or http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
International course fees for are provided on the International Office Fee Schedule: www.cdu.edu.au/international/prospective/whatcanistudy/courses.html.

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Services on:
courses@cdu.edu.au
(08) 8946 7766 or freecall 1800 061 963

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