Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) (BSocSc(Hons))
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) (BSocSc(Hons))
Program Code
HSOCS
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Special Notes
Note: There will be no intake into Honours Linguistics in 2017.
Academic Year
2017
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) is a one year program that includes advanced coursework and a research project in which students produce an extended piece of work (thesis) on a topic chosen in consultation with an academic supervisor.
An Honours year provides more advanced training in the student's chosen discipline and provides the opportunity to undertake and practice advanced research skills. Students learn new techniques and theoretical approaches, broadening their skill base and providing a competitive edge in the job market.
The Honours year is considered to be a year of full-time study and regular attendance at classes is required. It is possible to take Honours over two years if special personal or medical circumstances apply.
Honours in the Bachelor of Social Sciences can be undertaken in the following research areas: Anthropology, Asian Studies, Gender Studies and Social Analysis, History, Geography Environment and Population, International Development, Philosophy, and Politics and International Studies.
Honours is the normal prerequisite for entry to a Higher Degree by Research at the Master and Doctor of Philosophy levels, and is also valued by many employers.
The Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 1 year.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours)
There shall be a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 24 units, comprising:
- One major to the value of 24 units from the following:
- Anthropology
- Asian Studies
- Gender Studies and Social Analysis
- Geography, Environment and Population
- History
- International Development
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Studies
Major
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Anthropology Honours
To satisfy the requirements for Anthropology Honours students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Core Courses
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ANTH 4001 Honours Anthropological Theory 6 ANTH 4002 Honours Anthropology Ethnographic Fieldwork 6 Research Dissertation
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
In the case of full-time enrolment students must take the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ANTH 4003 Honours Anthropology Thesis 12 or
In the case of a part-time enrolment the following two courses must be completed in two consecutive years. Students are required to take both the Part A and the matching Part B course:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ANTH 4004A Honours Anthropology Thesis Two Year Continuing 0 ANTH 4004B Honours Anthropology Thesis Two Year Final 12 -
Asian Studies Honours
To satisfy the requirements for Asian Studies Honours students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Core Courses
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ASIA 4001 Honours Asian Studies Special Topics 6 ASIA 4002 Honours Asian Studies Theory and Methodology 6 Research Dissertation
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
In the case of full-time enrolment students must take the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ASIA 4003 Honours Asian Studies Thesis 12 or
In the case of a part-time enrolment the following two courses must be completed in two consecutive years. Students are required to take both the Part A and the matching Part B course:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ASIA 4004A Honours Asian Studies Thesis Two Year Continuing 0 ASIA 4004B Honours Asian Studies Thesis Two Year Final 12 -
Gender Studies and Social Analysis Honours
To satisfy the requirements for Gender Studies and Social Analysis Honours students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Core Courses
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value GSSA 4001 Hons Gender Stud & Social Analysis Common Course 6 GSSA 4002 Honours Gender Studies & Social Analysis Elective 6 Research Dissertation
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
In the case of full-time enrolment students must take the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value GSSA 4003 Honours Gender Studies & Social Analysis Thesis 12 or
In the case of a part-time enrolment the following two courses must be completed in two consecutive years. Students are required to take both the Part A and the matching Part B course:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value GSSA 4100A Honours Gender Studies Thesis Two Year Continuing 0 GSSA 4100B Honours Gender Studies Thesis Two Year Final 12 -
Geography, Environment and Population Honours
To satisfy the requirements for Geography, Environment and Population Honours students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Core Courses
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value GEOG 4001 Honours Geography, Env & Population Common Course 6 GEOG 4002 Honours Geog, Env & Population Research Methods 6 Research Dissertation
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
In the case of full-time enrolment students must take the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value GEOG 4003 Hons Geography, Environment and Population Thesis 12 or
In the case of a part-time enrolment the following two courses must be completed in two consecutive years. Students are required to take both the Part A and the matching Part B course:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value GEOG 4006A Hons Geog, Env & Population Thesis Two Year Cont 0 GEOG 4006B Hons Geog, Env & Population Thesis Two Year Final 12 -
History Honours
To satisfy the requirements for History Honours students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Core Courses
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value HIST 4001 Honours History Common Course 6 HIST 4002 Honours History Special Course 6 Research Dissertation
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
In the case of full-time enrolment students must take the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value HIST 4003 Honours History Thesis 12 or
In the case of a part-time enrolment the following two courses must be completed in two consecutive years. Students are required to take both the Part A and the matching Part B course:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value HIST 4004A Honours History Thesis Two Year Continuing 0 HIST 4004B Honours History Thesis Two Year Final 12 -
International Development Honours
To satisfy the requirements for International Development Honours students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Core Courses
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value DEVT 4001 Hons International Development: Contested Concepts 6 DEVT 4002 Honours International Development: Theory 6 Research Dissertation
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
In the case of full-time enrolment students must take the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value DEVT 4003 Honours International Development Thesis 12 or
In the case of a part-time enrolment the following two courses must be completed in two consecutive years. Students are required to take both the Part A and the matching Part B course:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value DEVT 4004A Hons International Development Thesis T/Y Cont 0 DEVT 4004B Hons International Development Thesis T/Y Final 12 -
Philosophy Honours
To satisfy the requirements for Philosophy Honours students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Core Courses
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PHIL 4001 Honours Philosophy Coursework A 3 PHIL 4100 Honours Philosophy Coursework B 3 PHIL 4101 Honours Philosophy Coursework C 3 PHIL 4102 Honours Philosophy Coursework D 3 Research Dissertation
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
In the case of full-time enrolment students must take the following. Students are required to take both the Part A and the matching Part B course:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PHIL 4007A Honours Philosophy Thesis FY Continuing 0 PHIL 4007B Honours Philosophy Thesis FY Final 12 or
In the case of mid-year enrolment the following two courses must be completed in two consecutive semesters. Students are required to take both the Part A and the matching Part B course:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PHIL 4104A Honours Philosophy Thesis MY Continuing 0 PHIL 4104B Honours Philosophy Thesis MY Final 12 or
In the case of a part-time enrolment the following two courses must be completed in two consecutive years. Students are required to take both the Part A and the matching Part B course:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PHIL 4103A Honours Philosophy Thesis Two Year Continuing 0 PHIL 4103B Honours Philosophy Thesis Two Year Final 12 -
Politics and International Studies Honours
To satisfy the requirements for Politics and International Studies Honours students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Core Courses
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLIS 4100 Hons Politics & International Stud Common Course 6 POLIS 4101 Honours Politics & International Studies Elective 6 Research Dissertation
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
In the case of full-time enrolment students must take the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLIS 4003 Honours Politics & International Studies Thesis 12 or
In the case of a part-time enrolment the following two courses must be completed in two consecutive years. Students are required to take both the Part A and the matching Part B course:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLIS 4004A Hons Politics & Intnl Stud Thesis Two Year Cont 0 POLIS 4004B Hons Politics & Intnl Stud Thesis Two Year Final 12