Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

This one-year honours degree will equip you with advanced skills in research.

Under the guidance of an academic supervisor you will complete a thesis and research project.

You will graduate with an in-depth understanding of your chosen specialisation.

Entry requirements

Entry into the Honours program will be available to students who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or equivalent with an overall grade point average of 5 or above (credit level average). In addition applicants need to have achieved:

• An average grade of credit or better in their undergraduate degree in the topic area they wish to study at honours level; and
• In the case of graduates from another approved degree a record of academic achievement equal to a credit or better in the topic area they wish to study at honours level

Applicants are selected on the basis of academic merit and the availability of a supervisor in the proposed area of research.

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

The key focus of this honours degree is research and the production of an honours thesis at the end of your studies. Your research will be based on one of the following subject areas:

• Australian Indigenous knowledge and Australian studies
• international relations, politics, peace and security studies, Asian studies, and international risk
• applied linguistics and language studies
• sociology
• communication, media and cultural studies, communication and media management, and public relations
• professional and creative communication, children’s literature, poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, literary studies, editing and publishing, journalism, and professional and technical writing
• media arts, digital media communication, interactive multimedia, digital design, web development, animation, drama, film and television, music, and performing arts
• education

For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects and contribute to online discussion forums (independent study). So as a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate 12 – 26 hours of study when at university and 14 – 28 hours of independent study per week.

Your studies at UniSA will incorporate practical, professionally focused and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:

You will work alongside experienced academics when you complete research and a thesis during this one-year degree. This affiliation not only provides exceptional learning opportunities, but is also an important networking opportunity. We also host regular University-wide employee master classes and employment expos, and alumni events in Australia and overseas.

Your career

Arts students go on to enjoy rewarding careers in a range of industries, including:

• publishing
• creative industries
• government and diplomacy
• media
• education
• the arts
• arts management
• community and social services
• policy and research

As an honours student you may also choose to pursue a career in research – graduates with honours degrees are highly sought after by prospective employers, particularly in academia and research environments.

To apply to study with us go to the top of this page and click Apply. You will be directed to our online application portal.

Applications for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) SP2 2020 entry close on 30 November 2019. Honours applicants need to provide extra documentation which you must email to the Program Director, Dr Saige Walton at Saige.Walton@unisa.edu.au.

To be considered for entry, you must:

• have a potential supervisor lined up who is willing to supervise you on a particular proposed topic
• provide a 500 word summary of your proposed research topic (covering issues such as which staff member has agreed to supervise this topic if you are accepted, what your proposed research project is about, how you will carry it out, what discipline areas or fields of research you are working within).

You are responsible for discussing your proposed topic with a staff member who is willing and able to supervise you; if you are unsure of whom you should approach about this, contact the Program Director, Dr Saige Walton at Saige.Walton@unisa.edu.au or telephone (08) 830 24849.

Please note: if you do not provide this information, your application cannot be considered as the School needs to ensure that it has the appropriate supervision required for the topic or project to be undertaken.

Our campuses have fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and areas that simulate real work environments. But you’ll also discover that your journey at UniSA is about social experiences, healthy living and getting involved. You’ll find student sports and fitness facilities, community clinics, tech zones and chill-out spaces. There are campus sport activities to keep you active, and if you are keen to explore the social side of university life, there are movies, cooking demonstrations, parties and loads more.

Adelaide has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation or private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages for plenty of options. If you need somewhere to live, our new student accommodation by urbanest is on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal perfect location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.

Our student support services will make your life at university easier. We want you to be successful, and if you need help, we're here to assist. We provide a full range of support services, including:

• academic counselling
• personal counselling
• social support services, including family support and nearby childcare

We have six campuses in metropolitan and regional areas, each with advanced facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, laboratories, and areas that simulate real work environments.

As an arts student you will have access to:

• our on-campus Multimedia Languages Lab, which connects users from around the world in real-time
• the Hartley Playhouse, a 200-seat auditorium
• TV and radio studios, including our internet radio station UniCast