Charles Darwin University
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
The Bachelor of Arts Honours is a one-year postgraduate research degree designed for graduates seeking to develop independent research skills and expertise. Students work with supervisors to complete a substantial thesis or creative project across diverse disciplines including communications, Indigenous knowledges, creative arts, and social sciences.
Applicants must hold a recognised Bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification with at least a credit average (GPA 5.00). Prior to application, students must contact the Faculty of Arts and Society to discuss potential research projects and supervision arrangements. Entry is subject to supervisor availability based on research interests. English language proficiency requirements must be met through previous English-medium study or approved English tests (IELTS 6.5 minimum, TOEFL 79, PTE 58, or Cambridge Advanced English 176).
The program comprises 80 credit points structured as follows: Core units (60 credit points) include Research Proposal, Design and Ethics (20cp), Thesis A (20cp), and Thesis B (20cp). Specialist electives (20 credit points) allow students to choose from Quantitative Research Methods, Qualitative Research Methods, Research Methods for the Creative Arts, Industry Project, Business Analytics, Principles of Research in First Nations Contexts, Indigenous Research Methodologies, or Research Methods in Applied Linguistics. Students develop expertise across diverse majors including communications, literary studies, philosophy, education, social science, creative arts, Indigenous knowledges, languages, linguistics, accounting, finance, public policy, business, and history.
Charles Darwin University offers flexible and adaptive arts courses tailored to individual interests and career goals. CDU ranks #2 in Australia for creative arts starting salaries and #4 for humanities employment outcomes (GUG 2024). The university provides leadership in Indigenous and Asia Pacific knowledge with close ties to important research initiatives. Students benefit from one-on-one support with research supervisors and the flexibility to design bespoke projects aligned with their talents and interests.
Bachelor of Arts Honours graduates develop versatile skills in demand across diverse careers including business, community services, education, government civil service, international relations, media, museums and cultural institutions, not-for-profit community or policy work, private sector consulting, public office, public policy, and research. The research and critical thinking skills developed prepare graduates for higher-degree research or participation in interdisciplinary and global workforces.
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