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This year-long program can transform your interest in research into a deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous knowledge and culture.With the guidance of an expert supervisor, you’ll select a topic, develop your thesis and engage in research that speaks to your passion as well as to a broader and deeper cultural importance.While advancing your analytic, writing and research skills, you will also open the way to more diverse career options, or even further study towards a doctorate.Best of all, completion of this degree will see your research contribute new knowledge and perspective of Indigenous life and culture.

High calibre research can enhance our high-tech world. This Honours degree may enable you to apply new thinking, develop new systems and attach greater understanding to the role information technology plays in our lives.The Bachelor of Information Technology with Honours is a year-long program in which you will build your research and critical thinking skills, and develop specialisation in your chosen field.Our mentors are there to help you, offering support and insight as you delve further into your research project.The academic rigour of an Honours program demonstrates the kind of application, dedication and innovation that today's employers want. It also carries relevance across many sectors.Should you desire to study further, the Bachelor of Information Technology with Honours is a pathway to masters or doctorate level.Interested applicants need to contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic prior to lodging their application.

With 2.3 million actively trading businesses in Australia, broadening your research knowledge can give you a competitive advantage in the job market.By undertaking a thesis project, Honours students develop research methodologies while exploring a business area of their own choosing.You'll also work with other students and academics to build the skills and knowledge demanded by today's business employers.A variety of career opportunities exist in the public and private sectors, with specialist fields including accounting, economics, finance, human resource management, information systems, international business, management, marketing and information technology.Interested applicants need to contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic prior to lodging their application.

The Bachelor of Arts with Honours program is a separate fourth year of study that is undertaken following the successful completion of an undergraduate Arts, Contemporary Music, Digital Media and Communications, Visual Arts or Art and Design degree.In addition to the skills and knowledge that graduates have developed in their undergraduate degree, the Honours degree signifies a demonstrable ability to conduct research in your academic discipline. It is highly regarded in providing advanced intellectual education in research, analysis and writing. For creative researchers, it also demonstrates the ability to produce a significant creative work. As well as a completion point for tertiary study, Honours also represents the starting point for entry into postgraduate and academic research.Prior to lodging an application, interested applicants must contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic. For more information refer to the School of Arts and Social Sciences Honours information.

The Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours is a separate fourth year of study that is undertaken following the successful completion of an undergraduate Social Science or Social Welfare degree. In addition to the skills and knowledge that graduates have developed in their undergraduate degree, the Honours degree is highly regarded in providing advanced intellectual education in research, analysis and writing. It signifies a demonstrable ability in conducting research in the Social Sciences and Social Welfare. As well as a completion point for tertiary study itself, Honours also represents the starting point for entry into postgraduate and academic research.The Honours degree includes a unit in research methodology and management that assists students to conduct a significant research project on a topic of their interest. Generally this research project will be documented in a written thesis. An Honours Supervisor will assist students at each stage of their project.Prior to lodging an application, interested applicants must contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic. For more information refer to the School of Arts and Social Sciences Honours information.

The Bachelor of Science with Honours is a challenging and rewarding year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) directed study, which is offered to those students who demonstrate a meritorious performance in their undergraduate studies.The honours degree may be a completion point for those students who are seeking an opportunity to focus on an area of environmental, marine or forest science management and improve their employment prospects. Alternatively, honours may provide a pathway into postgraduate studies.Studying honours involves a close working relationship, and mutual responsibilities, between supervisor and student. Students are introduced to research methodology under the close supervision of a member of staff with expertise in the chosen area of study.In the research component, students can apply their knowledge and technical abilities in a supervised research project and develop skills in data acquisition, design experimentation, problem solving and critical thinking, project implementation, risk assessment and ethical approval process applications, and communicating research outcomes to various audiences.Interested applicants need to contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic, prior to lodging their application. For more information refer to the School of Environment, Science and Engineering Honours information.

One in every 13 Australians is employed in the ever-growing tourism industry. It’s an industry that contributes $55.3 billion to the Australian economy each year.Southern Cross University recognises and contributes to this success, complementing its tourism and hospitality-related degrees through strategic partnerships with the Hotel School Sydney and the Hotel School Melbourne.If you’re intrigued by an aspect of tourism or hospitality, this Honours degree enables specialist understanding in your discipline while also building your competence as a researcher.With the supervision of our experts, you'll be equipped for the academic rigour that such research requires, and you'll build a bridge to further study at masters or doctorate level.Career opportunities are found within research and policy-based organisations such as state and local government, market research companies, private and/or public policy businesses, and collaborative consultancy.Interested applicants need to contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic prior to lodging their application.

As well as building your understanding and proficiency in educational leadership, assessment approaches and teaching methods, you’ll put your learning into practice during placements in secondary schools or vocational education settings.Flexibility of learning is just one of the advantages of this degree that will see you qualify to teach in Queensland and NSW.This course supports a pathway from vocational education courses. Students who hold the appropriate TAFE or other recognised VET provider qualifications receive advanced standing.The block professional teaching experiences, combined with volunteer activities and embedded site visits will provide you with a deep understanding about the role of a teacher. As you will be interacting with young people, upon enrolment you will be expected to apply and attain a valid Working with Children Check for your state or territory. See professional experience requirements.

It takes a special kind of educator to work with children in their first years of life and schooling. However, the rewards are many as you make a positive difference in the education and upbringing of the next generation of young people.Our combined degree prepares you to work with children through their formative years. You'll explore inclusive education, the development and learning of children, and the importance of lifelong learning with significant blocks of in-school professional placement.You complete core studies in both early childhood and primary teaching with discipline and curriculum studies in English; Mathematics; Human Society and Its Environment; Science and Technology; Creative Arts; and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.As a graduate, you will be qualified as an early childhood educator and a primary school teacher in Queensland and New South Wales. Please note your application must include a personal statement outlining your non-academic capabilities. See education non-academic requirements.

Inspire, empower and educate – three goals to strive towards for success as a teacher. This combined degree gives you the tools and skills to achieve these goals and significantly expand your career opportunities.You will study foundational content for teaching in primary and secondary schools before progressing to significant blocks of in-school teaching experience where you can hone your teaching capabilities.The course covers curriculum, pedagogy and effective teaching strategies as well as core primary curriculum subjects and the choice of one secondary teaching subject in either English, Mathematics, Geography or Modern History.The block professional teaching experiences, combined with volunteer activities and embedded site visits will provide you with a deep understanding about the role of a teacher. As you will be interacting with children and young people, upon enrolment you will be expected to apply and attain a valid Working with Children Check for your state or territory. See professional experience requirements.Graduates are qualified to teach in both primary and secondary schools, significantly expanding career opportunities. Please note your application must include a personal statement outlining your non-academic capabilities. See education non-academic requirements.