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Overview
The Bachelor of Arts Honours program provides an initiation into independent research. Through its core units, graduates gain a robust understanding of research and fundamental knowledge, empowering them to carry out and proficiently present their independent research across a chosen field of interest. Equipped with the requisite knowledge and skills, students will learn to conduct ethical research, foster positive working relationships, and appropriately acknowledge intellectual property rights.
During the course, students will work closely with their research supervisor to develop a high-quality research thesis, industry project or sustained creative work project. At CDU, you'll have the one-on-one support and flexibility to design a bespoke research project that aligns with and develops your talents and interests. Graduates will have developed a level of expertise in a number of key discipline majors available for study and will have been immersed in an environment of locally based, social and cultural issues and practices which will have an impact upon their professional practice, further study and/or research.
Fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) be an Australian citizen, who will complete some of your course of study while resident in Australia; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen; or an Australian permanent visa holder; or an eligible former permanent humanitarian visa holder; who studies the entire course while living in Australia.
Further information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
Why study an undergraduate course at CDU?
Study an undergraduate course at Charles Darwin University to turn your passion into a profession. Choose from hundreds of certificates, diplomas and degrees and enjoy a flexible, supportive learning environment. Whatever you're interested in, there's a place for you at CDU.
- Top 100 university globally for quality education
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
Why study an undergraduate course at CDU?
Study an undergraduate course at Charles Darwin University to turn your passion into a profession. Choose from hundreds of certificates, diplomas and degrees and enjoy a flexible, supportive learning environment. Whatever you're interested in, there's a place for you at CDU.
- Top 100 university globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021)
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
Why study an undergraduate course at CDU?
Study an undergraduate course at Charles Darwin University to turn your passion into a profession. Choose from hundreds of certificates, diplomas and degrees and enjoy a flexible, supportive learning environment. Whatever you're interested in, there's a place for you at CDU.
- Top 100 university globally for quality education
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
Why study an undergraduate course at CDU?
Study an undergraduate course at Charles Darwin University to turn your passion into a profession. Choose from hundreds of certificates, diplomas and degrees and enjoy a flexible, supportive learning environment. Whatever you're interested in, there's a place for you at CDU.
- Top 100 university globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021)
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
What will I study?
A candidate must successfully complete units totaling 80 credit points. The Bachelor of Arts Honours offers students a pathway into diverse specialist and interdisciplinary thematic areas with specialisation, including communications, literary studies, philosophy, education, social science, creative arts, Indigenous knowledges, languages, linguistics, accounting, finance, public policy, business, and history. As a student, your journey through this program will develop core research and critical thinking skills to prepare you to pursue higher-degree research or participate in an interdisciplinary and global workforce.
Course structure
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (3 units) | 60cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 60 credit points as listed below: IAS421 Research Proposal, Design and Ethics (20cp) |
| Specialist Electives (1 - 2 units) | 20cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below: IAS422 Quantitative Research Methods and Application |
| 80cp | Total Credit Points |
Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure)
- See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.
Study plan
STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 1
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students enrolling in a full-time or part-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| IAS421 Research Proposal, Design and Ethics (20cp) | CO | IAS720 Thesis A (20cp) | CO |
| Specialist Elective | SE | IAS721 Thesis B (20cp) | CO |
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| IAS421 Research Proposal, Design and Ethics (20cp) | CO | Specialist Elective | SE |
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| IAS720 Thesis A (20cp) | CO | IAS721 Thesis B (20cp) | CO |
Specialist Elective Availability
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| IAS422 Quantitative Research Methods and Application IAS423 Qualitative Research Methods and Application IAS424 Research Methods for the Arts (20cp) IAS425 Industry Project TES501 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics | IAS422 Quantitative Research Methods and Application IAS423 Qualitative Research Methods and Application IAS425 Industry Project TES501 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics |
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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 2
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students enrolling in a full-time or part-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| IAS421 Research Proposal, Design and Ethics (20cp) | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| IAS720 Thesis A (20cp) | CO | ||
| IAS721 Thesis B (20cp) | CO | ||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Calendar Year 1 | |||
| IAS421 Research Proposal, Design and Ethics (20cp) | CO | ||
| Calendar Year 2 | |||
| Specialist Elective | SE | IAS720 Thesis A (20cp) | CO |
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Calendar Year 3 | |||
| IAS721 Thesis B (20cp) | CO | ||
Specialist Elective Availability
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| IAS422 Quantitative Research Methods and Application IAS423 Qualitative Research Methods and Application IAS424 Research Methods for the Arts (20cp) IAS425 Industry Project TES501 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics | IAS422 Quantitative Research Methods and Application IAS423 Qualitative Research Methods and Application IAS425 Industry Project TES501 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification with at least a credit average (GPA of 5.00).
Additional admission requirements
You must contact CDU's Faculty of Arts and Society by email to fas@cdu.edu.au prior to submitting an application to discuss a potential project and supervision arrangements. Entry into the course will be subject to the availability of supervision, dependent on the research interests of the applicant.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency requirements for their chosen course of study. From 2025 ALL applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application. For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
English language proficiency requirements - Domestic students
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
English language proficiency requirements - International students
Course specific English language proficiency requirements for International students are included below.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40) | Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4 |
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
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CDU has been doing online study for so long they're really good at it. At CDU, everyone, online and on campus, is just a student.
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This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
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