Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

2024 Deakin University Handbook

Year

2024 course information

Award granted Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Deakin course codeA400
Faculty

Faculty of Arts and Education

CampusOffered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
OnlineYes
Duration1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
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CRICOS course code001816G Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition

The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.

Please note: Online study may be required depending on chosen discipline areas studied

Course sub-headings

Course overview

If you value independent thinking and are looking for a pathway to research degrees and enhanced career opportunities, the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) could be ideal for you. In this optional year of specialised study, you will conduct in-depth research on a topic you are passionate about and develop advanced research skills and disciplinary knowledge through coursework.

Our experienced academics will supervise you as you work on your thesis and engage with the wider discourse around your chosen topic. You will improve your critical and constructive thinking and gain practical research skills you can use in a range of private and public sectors to positively impact issues you care about.

Want to conduct your own research to make a real impact in the social sciences, humanities or literary studies?

This course is a wonderful way to interrogate the world. Enjoy the intellectual stimulation and personal fulfilment that comes with deep learning about a subject that is vitally important to you, while appreciating the supportive environment Deakin has to offer.

After graduation, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) high-achieving students are eligible to extend their research experience through masters and doctoral research programs.

Career opportunities

As a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) graduate, depending on your discipline, your skills will be in demand in a range of careers, including:

  • business
  • community services
  • education
  • government civil service
  • international relations
  • media
  • museums and other historical or cultural institutions
  • not-for-profit community or policy work
  • private sector consulting
  • public office
  • public policy
  • police
  • research
  • social work
  • wiring, editing and publishing

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Participation requirements

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.

Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

Acquire coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in a Humanities or Social Science discipline including Creative and Professional Writing, Children’s Literature, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Anthropology, Criminology, History, Languages, International Relations, Literary Studies, Middle East Studies, Politics, Philosophy or Sociology.

Acquire advanced knowledge of research principles and methods.

Apply this knowledge with initiative and judgement in planning and executing a piece of research and scholarship.

Communication

Demonstrate advanced oral, written and electronic communication skills in the clear and coherent communication of research questions, design and outcomes to diverse audiences and in the production of scholarly papers.

Digital literacy

Acquire advanced technical skills in the use of a range of digital technologies to research, analyse, synthesise and disseminate information and resources in a rapidly-changing global environment.

Critical thinking

Employ intellectual independence and advanced theoretical knowledge and cognitive skills to critically analyse, evaluate and apply appropriate theories and methodologies in finding solutions to complex problems.

Problem solving

Apply advanced theoretical knowledge and cognitive and technical skills to review, analyse, identify and apply solutions to complex problems in the Humanities and Social Sciences.

Self-management

Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility, well-developed judgement and adaptability in learning and professional contexts and accountability for personal actions and in undertaking research and in the communication of research outcomes.

Teamwork

Work and learn collaboratively with colleagues, other professionals and members of the wider community.

Global citizenship

Demonstrate an advanced understanding and awareness of ethical issues, cultural diversity, and social responsibility when engaging in scholarship and professional roles in the local, national or international community.

Approved by Faculty Board November 2018

Course rules

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) course requires the completion of 8 credit points of study at level 4. Half of that requirement is met through coursework, which may include directed reading and/or enrolment in course work units, and half is satisfied through a research project (thesis or dissertation) of 14000-16000 words. Where creative works form a significant part of the assessment, they must be accompanied by an exegesis of at least 6000 words, depending on the discipline area. There are no attendance requirements for online enrolled students, although regular consultation with an appointed thesis supervisor is required. Students are also required to complete DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

Discipline sequences

Refer to the details of each discipline for availability.

The School of Communication and Creative Arts (SCCA) offers the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in the following disciplines:

Children's Literature, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Literary Studies, and Professional and Creative Writing.

Notes:

(i) The School of Communication and Creative Arts (SCCA) offers the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)* and online.

(ii) For disciplines in the creative arts (Animation and Motion Capture, Dance, Drama, Film and Television, Media and Communication, Photography, Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design) please refer to A450 Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours)

(iii) For disciplines in communication (Journalism, Public Relations, Media and Communication) please refer to A451 Bachelor of Communication (Honours)

* online study may be required

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) offers the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in the following disciplines:

Anthropology, Criminology, History, Sociology, International Relations, Politics, Philosophy, Language, and Middle East Studies

Notes:

(i) Anthropology, Criminology, History, International Relations, Languages, Middle East Studies, Politics, Philosophy and Sociology are all offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) and online.

(ii) Students enrolling in Trimester 2 will commence part-time but may convert to full-time study in the following year. Course completion may be 18 months to 2 years.

Details of discipline sequences

Childrens Literature, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Literary Studies and Professional and Creative Writing

Units

AAR410Fundamentals of Research

AAR412Honours Research Theory in the Discipline

AAR413Honours Studies in the Discipline

AAR422Research Communication

ALX420Honours Research Project A

ALX421Honours Research Project B

ALX422Honours Research Project C

ALX423Honours Research Project D


Contact information

For further information please contact the SCCA Honours Coordinator:

Dr Alyson Miller

Email: alyson.miller@deakin.edu.au

Tel: 03 524 79315


Anthropology, Criminology, History, International Relations, Language, Middle East Studies, Philosophy, Politics and Sociology

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online


Units

AIX493Honours Research Design

AIX494Research Communication

AIX497Honours Theory and Debates in the Discipline

AIX499Honours, Reading in the Discipline

Thesis units

AIX495Honours Thesis A (2 credit points)

AIX496Honours Thesis B (2 credit points)


Contact information

For further information, please contact the following:

Anthropology

A/Prof Rohan Bastin

Campus: Geelong Waurn Ponds

Tel: (03) 522 71366

Email: rohan.bastin@deakin.edu.au

Criminology

A/Prof Danielle Tyson

Campus: Melbourne Burwood

Tel: (03) +61 3 924 68354

Email: danielle.tyson@deakin.edu.au

History

Dr Jonathan Ritchie

Campus: Geelong Waurn Ponds

Tel: (03) 524 79116

Email: jonathan.ritchie@deakin.edu.au

International Relations, Middle East Studies, Politics and Policy

Dr Amy Nethery

Campus: Melbourne Burwood

Tel: (03) 924 68988

Email: amy.nethery@deakin.edu.au

Languages

Dr Ramon Lopez Castellano

Campus: Melbourne Burwood

Tel: (03) 924 45115

Email: ramon.lopezcastellano@deakin.edu.au

Philosophy

Prof Jack Reynolds

Campus: Melbourne Burwood

Tel: (03) +61 3 924 43870

Email: jack.reynolds@deakin.edu.au

Sociology

Dr Kiran Pienaar

Campus: Geelong Waurn Ponds

Tel: (03) 522 72004

Email: kiran.pienaar@deakin.edu.au

Course Director

Dr Joanna Cruickshank

Tel: (03) 522 72510

Email: joanna.cruickshank@deakin.edu.au


Other course information

Course duration

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.