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Curtin University

Australia, Perth

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Curtin University

Australia , Perth

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

078137E

Campuses

Curtin Perth

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines26-Feb-2025

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 33,487 / year

Next Intake 26-Feb-2025

Arts

About

High-achieving graduates of theBachelor of Arts can enhance their degree with a one-year honours qualification.

An honours degree enables you to:

deepen your understanding of a specialist topic
produce an in-depth dissertation or creative work
enhance your research, analytical and communication skills
join a community of like-minded, inspiring researchers
increase your appeal to future employers
support your eligibility for doctoral level studies.

Specialise in a research area
In your honours year youll deepen your knowledge of your chosen area, with the guidance of an honours supervisor.

Your research topic will be related to your undergraduate studies.

After completing an in-depth independent study (with the support of your supervisor) youll apply the concepts learned to a dissertation or creative project.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

Why study

This innovative program offers you the opportunity to develop a unique individual research project in a critical and supportive learning environment.

Our supervision, academic and technical support structures are widely recognised in Australia and overseas. Our Honours Humanities programs have established one of the most successful academic achievement profiles for graduates in the Southeast Asian region, with a high proportion of graduates moving to MPhil, MFA and PhD studies at leading universities in Australia and overseas.

Honours graduates who choose to enter higher degrees by research are able to apply for government and university scholarship support.

Successful graduating students may choose to apply for entry to a Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Creative Arts or Doctor of Philosophy higher degree by research at Curtin.

How this course will make you industry ready

This one-year program adds value to your undergraduate degree by developing your research, analytical and communication skills, preparing you for higher degree by research or industry employment.

Student profile

View our student profile table to get an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Curtin University. This table provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available. It includes those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.

apply knowledge of abstract ideas to the investigation of a research or creative research outcome

critically evaluate the effectiveness of research techniques to apply an appropriate analytical mode of investigation

formulate a research question, apply an appropriate methodology to provide an informed address to that question, and assess the evidence gathered to reach a conclusion

effectively communicate orally, visually, and in written format an argument based on research and/or creative findings

access and apply in an accurate manner the appropriate information and communication technology resources for a research project

work independently to produce a dissertation or a combination of an exegesis and creative project

generate new understandings and interpretation of issues by drawing on a range of perspectives

employ new understandings within the field of Humanities to achieve research objectives

apply research skills both collaboratively and individually in a discipline

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate with 60%

English Program Requirements

If English is not your first language, you must also check that you meet English language requirements for your chosen course. Australian students must also meet the English entry requirements.

Career

Careers

Construction manager
Contract administrator
Project manager
Building technician
Property developer
Building surveyor
Building contractor
Estimator
Quantity surveyor

Industries

Building and construction
Local government
Infrastructure
Mining
Oil and gas

Fee Information

⁺estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load

Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible

Tuition Fee

AUD 33,487

How to Apply

Have your supporting documents to hand, and ensure they meet our guidelines. The documents may include certified copies of your qualifications, English language proficiency documents and supplementary forms for certain courses.

If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

Recognised translation services

National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
The Awarding institution
A Notary Public Office
The official Government body
An official and accredited translator*

*Official translations are subject to review.

If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

Applying online: Use the ‘Apply now’ button on the relevant course page and following the prompts.

Applying by mail or email: Download the International application for admission form [.pdf – 307 kB].

If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment – a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.

See our pre-departure resources for helpful information regarding your move to Perth.