Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThis Honours course consists of a fourth year of study for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Arts, Design, Media and Communications, Contemporary Arts, Counselling, Criminology, Social Science, Youth Work and cognate disciplines.
On the Mount Lawley campus, study is available in the fields of Arts, Creative Arts, Design, Media & Communications, Contemporary Arts and cognate disciplines. On the Bunbury campus, study in the major fields of Literature and Writing is available. On the Joondalup campus, study in the major fields of Counselling, Criminology, Social Science, Youth Work and cognate disciplines is available. Availability of project areas is subject to availability of supervision.
Delivery mode
Edith Cowan University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup
- 2 Bradford Street, Mount Lawley
- 585 Robertson Drive, Bunbury
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher in their undergraduate degree.
Alternatively applicants can apply with a lower WAM if they have demonstrated a particular aptitude and commitment to independent research. In these cases, students should contact the Honours Coordinator directly to discuss possible admission.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements (Band 3)
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Researcher
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Archivist
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Historian
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Librarian
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About Edith Cowan University
ECU has more than 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including international students from 100 countries.
Our eight schools collectively deliver a diverse range of courses across arts and humanities, business and law, education, engineering, medical and health sciences, nursing and midwifery, science and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Courses are offered on our three campuses – ECU Joondalup and ECU Mount Lawley in metropolitan Perth and ECU South West in Bunbury, 200km south of the capital city. ECU also offers a comprehensive suite of online study options.
