Arts

LLCL Honours Information Session

May 2014

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Today’s information session

1. Overview What is Honours and what is involved?

2. Entry requirements and how to apply3. Current student presentation: Samantha4. Former student interview: Jessica5. Applying to the Arts Faculty: David6. Q&A

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What is Honours?

A fourth year of undergraduate study following completion of a regular three-year undergraduate degree.

An opportunity for more specialised, advanced work in either one or two disciplines.

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What is Honours?

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What is Honours?

What is Combined Honours?

An Honours degree taken in two disciplines. Must have a major in both disciplines. Requires approval from both

School/Discipline Honours Coordinators.

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What does an Honours year involve?

48 credit points, in one year of full-time study,or two years of part-time study.

Coursework units worth 24 points(usually 2 units worth 12 points each).

A research component, called a thesis,which is usually worth 24 points.

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A thesis? What’s that?

A thesis is a research project on a topicthat is of particular interest to you.It is derived from your discipline.

15,000-18,000 words in length. The project is supervised by an academic

in your discipline.

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Study Abroad Can take 18 to 24 points of coursework study

at an overseas institution. Thesis component must be done at Monash. All units are approved in consultation with the

Honours coordinator prior to departure. All written work is returned to the discipline

Honours coordinator who will assess it andprovide a Monash grade.

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Why should I do Honours?

Knowledge and understanding

Skills and employability

Future options

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Am I eligible to do Honours? You must have: Completed (or be completing) an undergraduate

degree with a major in your chosen discipline(s). You must have majored in your Honours

discipline(s) and achieved at least a distinction average (70%+) in 24 points of units in your chosen Honours discipline(s), 18 points from third-year level and the next highest second or third-year unit

How do I apply? Apply online! Applications can be made

via the Arts website. Arts > Future Students > Honours Degrees

> Applications and Entry Requirements. Click on the Apply Here link under

‘Domestic internal Monash applicants’. Fill in the online form and Submit. Your application will be assessed and you will be

sent an outcome via email.

International students

Entry RequirementsEntry requirements are the same for International students and local students.

Application ProcessIn addition to submitting the online application form, International students must apply through International Recruitment Services (IRS). This is an online process, and you should apply as soon as possible.

When do I need to apply? To begin Honours Semester 1 2015:

Application deadline: Friday 31 October

To begin Honours Semester 2 2015:Application deadline: 30 June 2015

Can I apply before I finish my degree?

Yes! Don’t wait to get your resultsbefore you apply – apply by the deadline.

Assume you will pass all units you arecurrently enrolled in for this year/semester.

For questions about the progress ofyour application contact theArts Honours Administratorin Arts Student Services.

Fees All places in the Faculty of Arts Honours

program (except for International students) are CSP (HECS).

Continuing International students are charged at the continuing rate for their undergraduate degree.

Scholarships University scholarships

• Jubilee Honours Scholarship• Vice Chancellor’s Honours-PhD Scholarship

Faculty scholarships • Arts Honours Merit Scholarship• Arts Honours Study Assistance Scholarship• Arts Disadvantaged Student Study Assistance

Bursary

Scholarships – applying

Visit the Arts Honours website:Arts > Future Students > Honours > Scholarships

Visit the Monash Scholarships website:www.monash.edu.au/study/scholarships

All enrolled Honours students are automatically assessed for Arts Honours scholarships (Merit and Study Assistance). You need to apply for other scholarships, including Monash Jubilee and Disadvantaged.

Questions for the faculty: Arts Honours Administrator, Arts Student Services

Faculty of Arts, Menzies Building

(Currently on Level 1, room N102)

Phone: 9902 6011

Online enquiry: http://ask.monash.edu

Any questions?

Questions for the school: Your Honours programme coordinator

http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/future-students/honours-coordinators/