Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
This program is a substantial research degree that allows you to develop expertise in a particular area of study of your choice, under the guidance of an experienced academic supervisor. Graduating with an Honours degree will set you apart from the crowd, ensuring you have a competitive edge and are…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This program is a substantial research degree that allows you to develop expertise in a particular area of study of your choice, under the guidance of an experienced academic supervisor. Graduating with an Honours degree will set you apart from the crowd, ensuring you have a competitive edge and are well-placed for a career in industry, research or further postgraduate study.
In this Honours degree, you will be taught by our world-class educators and researchers, with expertise in complementary disciplines such as linguistics, language studies, screen studies, media and communications, sociology, politics, psychology, social work, human services, arts and Aboriginal studies.
Our relationships with industry and government bodies enables our students to contribute toward improving public policy, community development, and social, creative and economic outcomes in Australian society.
Career outcomes
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 are highly sought after by prospective employers, particularly in academia and research environments.
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.
English language requirements:
IELTS score of 6.0; TOEFL iBT score of 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 550 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 169; Pearson’s test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE4.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
