Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (BAHN)

Back to top Program aims The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) aims to extend student knowledge of their specialisation through higher-level coursework subjects and an independent research thesis.

The thesis requires students to devise a question and research it with the guidance of a supervisor.

The program will actively develop the skills required for research and scholarship at a higher level, such as a research Masters or PhD, and/or in applying knowledge in employment or community service.

It will further enhance students’ personal, cultural, creative and intellectual skills in analysis and communication.

An Honours degree is recognised internationally as extending intellectual depth and skills in research, analysis and writing.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

Entry to the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) shall be by a Bachelor of Arts degree of the University of Southern Queensland or other equivalent bachelor's degree from a recognised university with one of the following

• pass at a credit level (grade point average of 5.0/7 i.e. 71.4 per cent) in a cognate undergraduate degree program and with permission of the Program Coordinator
• a grade point average of 5/7 (71.4 per cent) across all levels in the proposed specialisation in the Bachelor of Arts , including an 'A; or better level pass in at least one course
• a grade point average of 5.2/7 (75 per cent) in the third level of the Bachelor of Arts, including an 'A' or better level pass in at least one course.
• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.

It is suggested that students make contact with a potential supervisor before enrolment. A candidate with an equivalent qualification may receive special permission for admission with the approval of the Program Coordinator.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

Program objectives

On successful completion of the program students should be able to:

• independently evaluate and critically analyse a range of concepts using ethical practice to solve complex problems pertaining to the arts, humanities and communication
• apply advanced knowledge, skills and competencies in the content, epistemology and practice of a particular discipline
• conceive, plan, research and execute a project requiring high-level research skills, ethics, scholarship, composition, interpretation, professional communication and/or professional application at an advanced level.