Bachelor of Health and Human Sciences (Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

The Honours degree is a separate fourth year of study which may be undertaken following successful completion of an undergraduate degree. As well as a completion point for tertiary study itself, Honours also represents the starting point for entry into further postgraduate research degrees.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor (Honours)

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Code

3507040, 078635J

Study Mode

Online

Intake Months

Mar

International Fees

$28,800 per year / $28,800 total

About this course

The Honours degree is a separate fourth year of study which may be undertaken following successful completion of an undergraduate degree. As well as a completion point for tertiary study itself, Honours also represents the starting point for entry into further postgraduate research degrees. The Honours degree provides an indication of a student's research potential and introduces students to basic research training.

Prior to lodging an application, interested applicants must contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic. For more information refer to the School of Health and Human Sciences Honours information.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse a problem, identify research questions and design and plan a research project.
Demonstrate ability to execute a piece of research and scholarship (including technical skills) under supervision.
Demonstrate and apply critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding.
Identify and comply with any cultural issue(s), regulatory frameworks and practicing professional ethics relevant to the research question and methodology.
Analyse, synthesize and critically review the literature relevant to their research question and methodology.
Identify and comply with any cultural issue(s), regulatory frameworks and practicing professional ethics relevant to the research question and methodology.
Demonstrate autonomy, well developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner.
Effectively demonstrate an ability to communicate the outcomes of research in both verbal and written formats.
Identify and comply with any cultural issue(s), regulatory frameworks and practicing professional ethics relevant to the research question and methodology.

Career pathways

Honours in health and human sciences is designed to develop a student's research skills in an area of their interest. The course provides students with a solid foundation for undertaking postgraduate study (Masters or PhD), as well as essential skills for careers involving research, policy or public/private consultancy work. Undertaking Honours builds high level skills for managing a project and developing independent research skills.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Southern Cross University (SCU).

88.9%

Overall satisfaction

83.3%

Skill scale

74.6%

Teaching scale

91.8%

Employed full-time

$93.9k

Average salary

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