An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), a student must have:
Completed an approved ACU undergraduate degree, or equivalent, normally within the last five years with a minimum GPA as stipulated in the University Guidelines for Honours Programs.
Additionally, students must have attained one of the following:
a GPA of 5.50 on the ACU seven point scale in their major, or field of study, in the relevant undergraduate degree1; or
for students who have completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design degree, achieved a Distinction in at least one of any Art Theory unit AND a GPA of 5.50 on the ACU seven point scale across the visual arts/design units in their final year of study; or
for students who have completed a Bachelor of Digital Media degree, achieved a Distinction in at least one of any Media Theory unit AND a GPA of 5.50 on the ACU seven point scale across their final year in their media/digital journalism units;
Students must also meet any other requirements stipulated in the University Guidelines for Honours Programs.
Offers of admission to the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) require the approval of the National Head of School, or nominee, and will only be made where the student's proposed area of study aligns with a demonstrated capacity for Honours research and supervision within the School.
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is available for high-achieving students who have completed a relevant Pass Bachelor degree offered by the Faculty of Education and Arts or equivalent at another institution.
Aside from expanding your knowledge in a specialised area, an Honours degree will give you an edge in an increasingly competitive job market.
You will build on your knowledge in your chosen major area of study through research, analysis and communication skills.
Undertaking an Honours year is also an important step for those who want to become an academic or a professional researcher.
CRICOS Code: 061891K
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To complete the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), a student must complete 80 credit points (cp).
Specialisations:
Digital Journalism (not offered in Brisbane)
Drama
Economics
Geography
History
Literature
Mathematics
Media
Music
Philosophy
Politics and International Relations
Sociology
Study of Religions
Theological Studies
Visual Arts
Youth Work
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
