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Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) (Human Movement)

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The Honours year provides the opportunity for you to extend your undergraduate degree work and attain a higher qualification. It will develop further your capacity for informed, conceptual thinking and your research skills.

Providing the first stage towards a higher degree (Masters or Doctorate) by research, Honours will give greater depth to your undergraduate studies. You will gain greater understanding of the main theories relevant to your discipline of study. You will also develop research skills and learn to analyse and write at a more abstract and theoretical level.

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

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Sport and Exercise Science

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Careers

Graduates will:

  • 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 here and in universities across the world
  • provide employers with evidence of capacity to undertake research therefore expanding career options
  • complete a research product which may be published

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

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Course Objectives

The aims of the course are to:

  • promote the development of the student as an independent researcher in a specific human movement related discipline;
  • prepare students for entry into research oriented graduate courses in human movement; and
  • promote the development of scholarly inquiry across the wide range of human movement disciplines.

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    Units and electives

    The following should be read in conjunction with the Faculty Regulations and the University Statutes and Regulations. Academic Progress: Students must receive a satisfactory progress report at the end of the first semester of study. Unsatisfactory Progress: Students who receive an N grade for the Honours Thesis will be deemed to have failed the course. Graduation Requirements: In order to be awarded a Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) - Human Movement students must pass the thesis, make any suggested corrections/revisions to the satisfaction of the supervisor and the Honours Courses Committee, and submit one hardbound copy of the thesis to the Honours Co-ordinator.

    FULL-TIME OPTION

    Year 1 Semester 1

    Year 1 Semester 2

    PART-TIME OPTION

    Year 1 Semester 1

    Year 1 Semester 2

    Year 2 Semester 1

    Year 2 Semester 2

    What's a unit?

    A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

    Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

    Credits

    Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

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    Admission Information

    • Mature: To qualify for admission to the course, applicants must have successfully completed the University's Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Movement, or its equivalent, with a Credit (C) average and a Distinction (D) in units of study related to the intended discipline of Honours study.Entry into the Honours course will normally occur not more than two years after the completion of the first degree.

    English language requirements

    Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.

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    How to apply for this course

    Apply online

    If you have questions about your application, you can:

    Get in touch

    Contact us to discuss your course options:

    Ring us on +61 3 9919 1164

    Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

    Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.

    VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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