Bachelor of Child, Youth and Family Practice (Honours)
Bachelor of Child, Youth and Family Practice (Honours)
This program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to undertake advanced study and supervised research work in the specialisation defined by their undergraduate degree program within the context of a multidisciplinary cohort. The research skills developed within this program will provide an attractive credential for students seeking employment…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to undertake advanced study and supervised research work in the specialisation defined by their undergraduate degree program within the context of a multidisciplinary cohort.
The research skills developed within this program will provide an attractive credential for students seeking employment in the public or private sectors. The program will also provide the necessary preparation for entry into a higher degree research program. The multidisciplinary context of the program, involving team-teaching of students and the sharing of coursework and seminar experiences across disciplines will be invaluable to students given the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to researchers and practitioners seeking to understand complex problems in health.
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
This program is offered full-time on-campus. Please note that not all courses are offered in on-campus mode at all campuses. Coursework may take place on the Gold Coast, Logan, Nathan and South Bank campuses with some courses also available in off-campus (online) mode. Students are required to check the Programs and Courses website to find out more information on where and when courses are offered.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
Coursework
The coursework will provide critical evaluation of research and presentation, develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of statistical analyses techniques as applied to scientific research and develop an awareness of research proposal design and background.
Dissertation
Students are required to find a suitable supervisor for their research project prior to submitting their application for admission into the program. Students who are unable to locate a suitable supervisor should discuss their proposed research project with the Program Director.
The final research component of the program will be a dissertation which will involve research on a specific project, a seminar and thesis describing the research in detail.
During your enrolment in the dissertation component of this program you will work under supervision and be required to meet regularly with your supervisor. It is recommended that you discuss on-campus attendance requirements of your research project with your supervisor at the start of the dissertation.
Please contact the Program Director for more information about available projects.
MY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the program will be able to plan and conduct research in child and family studies and related health disciplines, and therefore will be well-placed for positions in the private, not for profit and public sectors. In addition, graduates will be eligible to apply for admission to higher degree research programs, thereby preparing them for high level research careers.
REQUIREMENTS
The criteria for admission to this Honours program are: successful completion of the Griffith Bachelor of Child and Family Studies or Griffith Bachelor of Child, Youth and Family Practice or an equivalent qualification from another university; a GPA of at least 5.0 over the second and third year of the Bachelor degree.
The Program Director will take the following into consideration when assessing applications for admission: the suitability of the proposed dissertation topic, the resources available to support the candidature and the availability of appropriate supervision; the preparedness of the applicant to undertake the degree in terms of the elapsed time since the prospective candidate qualified for the award of a Bachelor degree and the academic preparation provided by the Bachelor degree for the candidate’s proposed dissertation topic.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
- OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
- OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
- OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
- OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
- OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Griffith University is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and strives to create a brighter future for all by prioritising innovation and social impact. We are committed to providing international students with quality education, guidance, and support. With Australia’s most awarded teachers, Griffith University offers a full suite of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in areas including architecture, construction, and planning; business and government; criminology and law; education; engineering, IT and aviation; humanities, languages and social science; medicine, dentistry and health; music and performing arts; science and environment; visual and creative arts.Â
