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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
March
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Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Location
Online
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Placement
Yes Learn more
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ATAR
N/A
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Inherent Requirements
No Learn more
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.0
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BInnov(Hons)
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Course code
3508100
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Scholarships
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Indicative fee
Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.
International snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
1 year full-time
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Location
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Placement
Yes Learn more
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ATAR
N/A
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Inherent Requirements
No Learn more
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.0
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BInnov(Hons)
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Course code
3508100
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Scholarships
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Indicative fee
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CRICOS
Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.
Overview
In today’s world of rapid change, innovative thinkers are in high demand. Innovative change agents can apply commercial, social and ethical knowledge as well as critical thinking skills to solve real-world problems.
The Bachelor of Innovation with Honours develops skills in communication, digital engagement, problem solving, taking initiative and teamwork, enabling you to apply research and creativity skills across a range of contexts.
The course includes an embedded industry research project to foster skills in research methodologies that can complement future industry research.
The Bachelor of Innovation with Honours is a pathway from a range of Southern Cross undergraduate degrees for students who wish to build their knowledge in research and creative thinking.
A $10,000 Bachelor of Innovation with Honours Scholarship is available for four outstanding students. Applications close 16 February 2025. For more information and to apply, click here.
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“I really wanted to make an impact on the world and my degree gave me the start I needed. When I was approached to manage a CSR program for a corporation, it just made sense to me. ”
The Southern Cross Model is a game-changer in higher education study.
Our students now engage in shorter, six-week unit structures designed around immersive and interactive learning experiences. The shorter unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum as they achieve milestones quickly, resulting in increased student success rates, and course and teacher satisfaction. Lectures are a thing of the past - students will be engaged in active, interactive and discussion-based learning.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes.
Our online study option is highly interactive and may include a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes.
The method of teaching and assessment may vary from unit to unit.
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes (GA).
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour CLO1: Apply advanced skills and knowledge, individually and collaboratively, to address real-world issues in innovative ways. CLO2: Conduct research with some independence to inform responses to contemporary, complex issues. CLO3: Reflect critically on the role of self and others in continuous learning to build and apply new knowledge in professional contexts throughout your career. CLO4: Evaluate and transform information to produce integrated and innovative solutions to complex problems. CLO5: Apply diverse cultural perspectives to inform understanding of complex and interconnected ethical, social, technological and environmental factors in real-world problems. |
GA2: Creativity CLO1: Apply advanced skills and knowledge, individually and collaboratively, to address real-world issues in innovative ways. CLO2: Conduct research with some independence to inform responses to contemporary, complex issues. CLO4: Evaluate and transform information to produce integrated and innovative solutions to complex problems. |
GA3: Ethical practice CLO2: Conduct research with some independence to inform responses to contemporary, complex issues. CLO5: Apply diverse cultural perspectives to inform understanding of complex and interconnected ethical, social, technological and environmental factors in real-world problems. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline CLO1: Apply advanced skills and knowledge, individually and collaboratively, to address real-world issues in innovative ways. CLO2: Conduct research with some independence to inform responses to contemporary, complex issues. |
GA5: Lifelong learning CLO3: Reflect critically on the role of self and others in continuous learning to build and apply new knowledge in professional contexts throughout your career. CLO4: Evaluate and transform information to produce integrated and innovative solutions to complex problems. |
GA6: Communication and social skills CLO1: Apply advanced skills and knowledge, individually and collaboratively, to address real-world issues in innovative ways. CLO6: Effectively communicate ideas, concepts and knowledge for a variety of stakeholders across different contexts using a range of media. |
GA7: Cultural competence CLO5: Apply diverse cultural perspectives to inform understanding of complex and interconnected ethical, social, technological and environmental factors in real-world problems. CLO6: Effectively communicate ideas, concepts and knowledge for a variety of stakeholders across different contexts using a range of media. |
The Bachelor of Innovation with Honours includes one (1) double-weighted industry research project unit.
This course develops the research and creativity skills needed to adapt to change and plan for the future. With a strong foundation in communication and critical thinking, students will build knowledge in innovation, sustainability leadership and problem solving. This course includes an industry research project.
| Location | Teaching period |
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| Online | Term 1 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Innovation with Honours will be able to apply their knowledge in research methodologies, project management and innovation to their chosen field, making them attractive to prospective employers. This degree includes an industry research project which could be a pathway to further research.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Student entry into the Bachelor of Innovation with Honours requires:
- Completion of an AQF7 Bachelor degree at this university or another registered Australian Higher Education provider,
- Obtained at least a Credit average / GPA of no less than 5, and
- Satisfied the relevant Associate Dean (Education) that the content of the proposed Honours program, together with any further work the Associate Dean (Education) may prescribe, is sufficient to make the student a suitable candidate for the award of a degree with Honours.
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall Score | 6.0 |
| Reading | minimum 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
| Listening | minimum 5.5 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.5 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Innovation with Honours, students must be complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points).
Class of Honours
This degree may be awarded in the following classes:
- First Class;
- Second Class (Division 1);
- Second Class (Division 2); or
- Third Class.
Other things to consider
Credit for Prior Learning, also referred to as ‘Advanced Standing’ or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL), is the process of looking at your prior study and/or experience to assess if you can be awarded academic credit or gain entry to a course on the basis of your existing knowledge and skills.
Course structure
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(GUG 2023)Fees and Scholarships
Domestic students
You are a domestic student if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or Australian humanitarian visa holder. Your course will either be a Commonwealth Supported Place or a full fee-paying place. This is noted in the course snapshot.
Commonwealth Supported Places:
In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the Government pays some of your fees and you pay the rest as the Student Contribution Amount (SCA).
SCA is calculated per unit, not per course. Eligible students can defer the SCA through a HECS-HELP loan.
Full Fee-Paying Places:
A full fee-paying place is where you pay the full (unsubsidised) tuition fee for your course. Eligible students can defer the payment of their tuition fees through the FEE-HELP scheme (including employer-reserved places for The Hotel School courses).
Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF
Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.
Scholarships vary in amount, from a few hundred to several thousand dollars each year. Eligibility isn't limited to top-performing students or those facing financial challenges; there are opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds and with different accomplishments. This ensures that education remains accessible to all, changing lives and helping individuals achieve their goals for a brighter future.
Fees and Scholarships
International Students
If you're an international student, you can find the annual course cost in Australian dollars (AUD$) on our International Courses and Fees page or on the web page for your course under fees.
Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF
Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.
Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships designed to support you while you study, available for a variety of backgrounds and achievements. Scholarships range from a few hundred dollars a year to several thousand dollars a year. Southern Cross has also introduced Access25, a new initiative for 2025 to deliver a quality education combined with a straightforward tuition model, ensuring every international student has equal access.
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Dates for the diary
Our shorter, more focused six-week unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum and motivation as they achieve milestones quickly. Application dates per Term are shown on each course page however refer to our key dates and teaching calendar for detail on when enrolment opens, studies commence and when grades are published. There are also Dual Term and Tri Term calendars for those who have specific subjects.
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