Key facts
UNE unit code: RELS400H
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- Year Long Honours - Period 1 - On Campus
- Year Long Honours - Period 1 - Online
- Year Long Honours - Period 2 - On Campus
- Year Long Honours - Period 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 48
Unit information
Honours in Studies in Religion is a one-year (full time) program that enables you to become a subject matter expert through in-depth research on an approved topic of your choice.
The program is a combination of two coursework modules and a dissertation, both significantly enhancing your transferable research, critical thinking and communication skill set.
Course work essays will enable you to explore and master key theoretical perspectives, concepts and important methodological issues in the study of religious phenomena. Your dissertation topic allows you to deeply investigate a question or theme, with guidance from your supervisor.
An Honours degree will position you for success if you want to stand out in your career, continue your research path to a PhD or become an expert in your field.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Year Long Honours - Period 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Year Long Honours - Period 1 | Online |
| Year Long Honours - Period 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Year Long Honours - Period 2 | Online |
| Year Long Honours - Period 3 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Year Long Honours - Period 3 | Online |
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
Honours candidates only (continuing)
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- apply advanced critical thinking skills and well developed judgement to formulate intellectually significant questions pertaining to a selected area of Religious Studies;
- demonstrate advanced knowledge of research principles and methods and apply initiative and judgement to independently plan and execute a piece of research;
- demonstrate a coherent and advanced understanding of the principal themes in their chosen area of study within the Religious Studies discipline;
- apply advanced critical analysis to a broad range of research materials; and
- research and write an extended research project presenting a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 16.6% | All offerings | Essay No. Words: 5000 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 16.7% | All offerings | Essay No. Words: 5000 |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 16.7% | All offerings | Essay No. Words: 5000 |
| Dissertation | Yes | 50% | All offerings | No. Words: 15000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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