Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours) equips graduates with problem-solving and communication skills, integrating a Christian worldview with expertise in Business, Education, or Theology. It emphasizes research methods and culminates in an Honours Research Thesis. Graduates may be eligible for direct entry into PhD programs and find employment in diverse settings, including church, non-profit, commercial, and government organizations.

Program Outline

Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours)

Degree Overview:

This program equips graduates with the ability to provide creative solutions to complex issues like social and environmental responsibility, integrating a Christian worldview with discipline expertise. It emphasizes problem-solving and communication skills, allowing graduates to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences alongside deep specialization in their chosen field: Business, Education, or Theology. Graduates may be eligible for direct entry into PhD programs.

Outline:

Structure:

• Semesters: 2 (12 weeks each + exam week)
• Credit Points: 40 per semester
• Core Subjects:
• Research Methods (20 credit points)
• Honours Research Thesis (40 credit points - 15,000 words)
• Methods, Theories, and Practices in specialization area (20 credit points)
• Total Credit Points: 80

Careers:

• Graduates may find employment in diverse settings:
• Church
• Non-profit organizations
• Commercial organizations
• Government organizations
• Research-focused positions

Other:

• The program is offered online and at various campuses across Australia: Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart.
• Full-time duration: 1 year
• Part-time duration: Up to 4 years
• Intakes: Semester 1 and 2 of 2024
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