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Overview

The Honours program in Global Development requires the completion of 48 UOC (the equivalent of one year full-time study or two years part-time study). The Honours program involves seminars and the completion of a research project or thesis. It consists of 18 UOC of coursework and 30 UOC of thesis/project. … For more content click the Read More button below.  

Learning Outcomes

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Demonstrate an ability to adapt knowledge and skill in diverse contexts
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Demonstrate initiative and judgement in scholarship
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Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others, including an understanding of ethical, social and professional responsibility
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Construct a research project on Global Development that demonstrates technical skill in research and design
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Construct a research project on Global Development that demonstrates critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding
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Demonstrate communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas on Global Development to a variety of audiences
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Identify and formulate solutions to complex problems in Global Development with intellectual independence
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Demonstrate cognitive skills that review, analyse, consolidate and synthesize knowledge in Global Development
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Demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in Global Development and knowledge of research principles and methods
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Demonstrate an advanced ability to undertake research through the collection and analysis of data concerning issues in Global Development

Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Honours) - BASS (Hons)4504 - Arts & Social Sciences (Hons)

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC.

Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
Research or Project30 Units of Credit:

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