Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent in an arts-related discipline or field with at least a credit average (GPA of 5.00).
Additional admission requirements
You must contact CDU's College of Indigenous Futures, Arts and Society by email to cifas@cdu.edu.au prior to submitting an application to discuss a potential project and supervision arrangements.
IELTS Academic Module: A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency. A minimum overall grade of B2.
Navitas Academic English (will not be accepted from 2021 onwards)
A minimum overall pass and 55% in Academic English 3. (Note: this score will not be accepted from 2021 intakes onwards).
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module: A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21.
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is a one-year course for high-achieving Bachelor of Arts' graduates. It is an opportunity to produce a research project that deeply explores an area of your interest and boost your CV.
During the course, you'll work closely with your research supervisor to develop a high-quality thesis or piece of coursework. 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.
Critical thinking is one of the most important skills for the future workforce, which is why the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is designed to hone your thinking skills. In a world where everyone has an opinion, you'll learn to critically evaluate ideas, concepts and information to deliver a unique perspective on your research topic.
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Specific requirements
Compulsory Core units totalling 30 credit points as detailed below:
IAS501Research Methods 1 (20cp)
IAS502Research Methods 2 (10cp)
Specialist Elective units totalling 50 credit points selected from the units detailed below:
IAS711Thesis (10cp) (repeatable)
IAS712Thesis (20cp) (repeatable)
IAS713Thesis (30cp)
IAS714Research Exegesis (20cp)
Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in a wide range of fields. The knowledge and skills you acquire through this degree will prepare you for a research role in a range of government and statutory authorities such as land councils, museums, training and research organisations, diplomacy, policy advisor, communications, media, or consultancy particularly where these organisations engage with central and northern Australia and Asia.
Completion of honours at the highest levels will open up possibilities of a research career by allowing you to enrol in a PhD.
