Course (2020)
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Australian Indigenous Studies Honours (BA(Hons))
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| Title | Australian Indigenous Studies Honours (BA(Hons)) |
| Course Code | H1256 |
| Study Level | Bachelor's Honours (Undergraduate) |
| Organisational Unit | College of Arts, Business, Law and Social Sciences |
| Academic Contacts | http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/AcademicContacts |
| Qualification | Bachelor of Arts Honours (BA(Hons)) in Australian Indigenous Studies |
| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Availability | Murdoch campus (internal) |
| Description | The aim of Honours is to extend the student's grasp of the principles and practice of their subject, and to develop ability for independent research. An Honours qualification of 2A is normally required for admission to higher research degree study. |
| Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings | Completion of a Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in the same discipline or cognate area with a Distinction average; subject to availability of a suitable supervisor and approval by the Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) of the School. Equivalent of an Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Apply Online | Applications can be made online at http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/OnlineApplicationsHonours |
| Course Learning Outcomes | KNOWLEDGE Graduates of this degree will be able to: a) demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in Australian Indigenous Studies b) demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods SKILLS Graduates of this degree will be able to: a) review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence b) apply technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas c) exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding d) design and use research in a project e) present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences APPLICATION Graduates of this degree will be able to: a) demonstrate initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship b) adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts c) show responsibility and accountability for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters d) plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence Adapted from the Australian Qualifications Framework: http://www.aqf.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/AQF-2nd-Edition-January-2013.pdf |
| Internet Access Requirements | Murdoch units normally include an online component comprising materials, discussions, lecture recordings and assessment activities. All students, regardless of their location or mode of study, need to have access to and be able to use computing devices with browsing capability and a connection to the Internet via Broadband (Cable, ADSL or Mobile) or Wireless. The Internet connection should be readily available and allow large amounts of data to be streamed or downloaded (approximately 100MB per lecture recording). Students also need to be able to enter into online discussions and submit assignments online. |
Course Structure - 24 credit points
ART604 Advanced Research Methods - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
ART555 Honours Topic - 6 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
ART503 Honours Seminar in Arts - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
AIS569 Honours Thesis in Australian Indigenous Studies - 12 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S2-internal, Y-internal
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Domestic - Undergraduate - Commonwealth supported - commenced 2010 or later
International Onshore - Undergraduate - commenced 2015 to 2017
International Onshore - Undergraduate - commenced 2018 or later
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