Single degrees
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Bendigo (RHA)
The Honours degree is designed for students who have achieved a high academic standard in a Bachelor of Arts. It is designed to equip students to undertake research at higher levels of study. Students undertake coursework study in a discipline or disciplines in which they have majored, and a year-long thesis. The normal duration of the Honours program is one year full-time or two years part-time. Part-time students are required to demonstrate that they have the time to pursue study, are able to meet the due dates for submission of written work and can attend scheduled classes (most of which are held during the day).
Admission requirements
Applicants should have achieved at least a B grade average in their pass degree course, preferably with several A grades within their intended Honours discipline or area of study. They should have achieved at least an average B grade level at the third year level of the pass degree. Students who expect to meet these entry criteria and who wish to be admitted into the Honours program should consult with the Honours coordinator and staff in their academic area about the possibilities for coursework study, a potential supervisor for their thesis, and any other pre-conditions that disciplines or area studies may have.
Course structure
This course is valued at 120 credit points. The thesis is a year-long activity and research must begin in the first semester of enrolment. Overall assessment is based on the results of coursework assessment and the thesis. The relative weightings will be 50% for coursework and 50% for the thesis (12,000–15,000 words). Students must not fail any component of the degree. Combinations of subjects from different disciplines may be possible, providing students possess the necessary prerequisites.