Extend your undergraduate degree by gaining a higher qualification. You’ll be introduced to contemporary creative arts theory, learn research methodologies and complete a product-based, supervised, individual research project – a solid grounding for postgraduate study.

Students are welcome to make an appointment with the course co-ordinator to structure a program of study.

• Location:
  Footscray Park and St Albans
• College:
  College of Arts
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  AHCA
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

Graduates:

• have an advantage in employment over a graduate with an undergraduate degree
• meet the standard prerequisite for entry to the Master by Research or PhD, both at Victoria University and universities across the world
• complete a research project, which may be published
• expand their career options with demonstrated research skills

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The course aims to:

• Provide high quality and contemporary theoretical and applied learning in industry and practice-based research in Creative Arts, that responds to professional and industry trends and demands, and that enables students to work in an internationalised environment;
• Promote student development in Creative Arts-based research and professional expertise beyond the undergraduate degree level, and prepare students for entry into higher degrees by research;
• Prepare students to practice as honours graduates, with interdisciplinary expertise, in one or more Creative Arts specialisations in creative writing, digital media, performance and visual art;
• Provide effective learning in up-to-date facilities with industry-standard equipment and digital technology resources, to facilitate student entry and success in the graduate employment market and in higher degrees by research in Creative Arts;
• Develop independent and innovative Creative Arts professionals, with an understanding of socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable practices, for local and global professional careers.

There are two core units of coursework and two units comprising an individual creative arts research project. Each student will be allocated an academic supervisor to mentor, oversee and consolidate their independent practice.

• Practice-Led Research Methodology

  Unit code

  ACI4001

  Credits

  24

• Honours Individual Creative Project A

  Unit code

  ACI4002

  Credits

  24

• Honours Individual Creative Project B

  Unit code

  ACI4003

  Credits

  24

• Honours Special Study Research Project

  Unit code

  ACI4004

  Credits

  24

• International: The admission requirement for the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) courses is a three-year first degree in Creative Arts Industries or equivalent degree. Students must normally have obtained Credit or higher results at second and third year levels, and a Distinction average in their chosen creative arts specialisation. All external applicants will be assessed on presentation of a folio and/or formal interview. At the discretion of the selection officer, students who satisfy entry requirements may be immediately offered a place in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours). IELTS minimum 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
• Mature: Normally, to be considered for entry into the Honours year, students must have: completed a three-year undergraduate course with results at the level of Distinction or above in their chosen creative arts specialisation (or equivalent studies); and obtained results at a level of Credit or above (or equivalent grades) in at least 60% of the total number of undergraduate units attempted.
• Other: Students should contact the Honours Coordinator prior to application, in order to discuss the research proposal and availability of supervision. To apply for the Honours year, students must complete and submit a direct application form.

Special admission requirements

Applicants will be required to submit a supervisor-endorsed Honours proposal prior to admission.