303428 v.3 Bachelor of Social Science (Politics) (Honours)
BSocSc(Hons)(Curtin) OR BA(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 043302G
Registered Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year
Introduction
The course provides the opportunity for suitably qualified graduate students to undertake a dissertation based program in the field of social sciences. The program emphasises independent research and the analysis of advanced problems in the theory and practice of a specific discipline or in the multidisciplinary approach to a topic and requires the completion of a dissertation.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs and Regulations for Honours Degrees (General Information section). The following are eligible to apply for places in the programs - those students who have completed a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences at Curtin and normally with scores of at least 65 per cent in 10 of the 12 units comprising the second and third years of the course and those students with similar academic experience and levels of attainment, either in the social sciences course or from elsewhere.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
One year full-time or part-time equivalent. External study may be permitted through negotiation with the appropriate coordinator.
Course Organisation
The Honours course is in two parts: 1. Coursework. 2. Dissertation or Creative Project with Exegesis
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 308889 | v.1 | Media, Society and Culture 411 - Concepts and Theories | 2.0 | 50.0 | |
| 308890 | v.1 | Media, Society and Culture 412 - Research Methods | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 308891 | v.1 | Media, Society and Culture 413 - Creative Research Methods | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308892 | v.1 | Media, Society and Culture 414 - Honours Preparation | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 308893 | v.1 | Media, Society and Culture 491 - Honours Dissertation | 1.0 | 100.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 309322 | v.1 | Media, Society and Culture 492 - Honours Dissertation | 1.0 | 50.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 309323 | v.1 | Media, Society and Culture 493 - Honours Dissertation | 1.0 | 50.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| NB | Students undertaking honours on a part-time basis, will study Media, Society and Culture 492 and 493 in place of 491. | ||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: November 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J