HNE420 Honours Research - Methods and Planning(24 units)
HNE421 Honours Research-Developing Practice(24 units)
HNE422 Honours Research - Advanced Practice(24 units)
HNE423 Honours Research – Project Examination(24 units)

Calculation of the Honours Classification

The final percentage mark achieved for each course is multiplied by the weighting indicated below. The weighted marks are totalled for all courses to determine the Honours Classification.

Honours Classifications 

Final grades are converted to Honours Classifications as follows:

- Honours Class I overall percentage in the range 80% - 100%
- Honours Class IIA overall percentage in the range 70% - 79%
- Honours Class IIB overall percentage in the range 60% - 69%
- Honours Class III overall percentage in the range 50% - 59%

In order to graduate you must:

• Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure

Program notes

• The program includes 4 courses of 24 units each. Full time enrolment is equivalent of 48 units (2 courses) per semester, over two semesters (one year). Part-time enrolment is equivalent of 24 units (1 course) per semester, over four semesters (2 years).
• It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
• As part of your UniSC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
• Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
• Students will develop advanced disciplinary knowledge through independent study under the guidance of their supervisor. This may include acquiring and demonstrating specific skills or knowledge required for the research to the satisfaction of their supervisor.
• Students will undertake research training. This may include research methodology, theory development and material about research practice, as well as practice in the formulation of research proposals, in research techniques, and in research ethics.
• Students will produce a substantial independent research thesis/project of at least 24 units: A project for which students take significant autonomy for planning and conducting research, leading to an extended piece of work, usually presented in the form of a thesis, research paper and literature review, manuscript and associated documentation, project, or creative work and exegesis.
• The specifications of these components and their assessment will be in keeping with the conventions and standards of scholarship in the relevant discipline.

Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program.

Refer to Science programs - Inherent Academic Requirements

UniSC strongly supports the rights of all people to pursue studies. The University embraces diversity and endeavours to accommodate all students.

What are Inherent Academic Requirements (IARs)?

The IARs of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program.

Students with a disability or chronic health condition may be able to have reasonable adjustments made to enable them to meet these requirements.

UniSC is committed to making reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, placement and other activities to enable students to participate in their program.

Reasonable adjustments must not fundamentally change the nature of the IAR.

Consideration is given to a student's cultural and religious background/beliefs, which may impact on participation in their program or course. For further information contact Student Support.

Why are Inherent Academic Requirements (IARs) important?

IARs ensure the academic integrity of a program is maintained and preserves the University's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. They must be met by all students.

How does this affect you?

To successfully complete a program at UniSC, you need to be able to meet all the Inherent Academic Requirements.

If you are applying for a program, you should read the IAR statement carefully to ensure you are able to meet them.

If you have a disability or chronic health condition, contact a UniSC Disability Advisor to talk about the adjustments that may be put in place so you can meet the requirements.