311509 v.3 Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences and Asian Languages) (Honours)

BA(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 070838G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course educates students in conceptual and theoretical aspects of academic practice. It also provides them with research methodologies appropriate to their honours project and the practical experience of applying concepts to investigation through the production of a dissertation.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

Honours is normally completed in one year of full-time study or its part-time equivalent. External study may be available through negotiation with appropriate academic personnel.

Course Organisation

In the first half of the course, students undertake three units including "Theories and Methods for Honours Research 411" (50 credits), "Honours Preparation 412" (25 credits) and "Honours Seminar 413" (25 credits). For the second half of the course students will prepare a dissertation (100 credits).

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1
309490	v.4		History Honours Major		200.0
			OR
312076	v.2		Asian Studies Honours Major		200.0
			OR
312078	v.2		Japanese Honours Major		200.0
			OR
312079	v.2		Chinese Honours Major		200.0
			OR
314134	v.1		International Relations Honours Major		200.0
			OR
314135	v.1		Sustainable Development Honours Major		200.0
			OR
309488	v.3		Anthropology and Sociology Honours Major		200.0
					200.0