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maybe in the faculty of Commerce and economics....natstar said:It doesent really give you any extra benefits in regards to qualifications, but it does look nice on ur resume and would probably set you apart to potential employers
Another benefit is that if in the long-term performing well at your Honours year (1st class honours awarded - wam >85) allows you to pursue a PhD (otherwise a strong Masters in research, not coursework). These postgrad qualifications can lead to employment in the uni in research which can suit ppl in the later yrs of their life.natstar said:I dont know, im just saying what ive been told
Ah, I hope that you realise that the thesis/research project is a part of the workload for an Honours student? Your post seems to imply that the year is far from difficult/demanding and that the year only leads to an improved resume... Great stuff.natstar said:My cousin does a finance honours at UWS. You dont do the full workload that undergrads do. I think you only do 1-2 units. You have an advisor to guide you with ur research project. It doesent really give you any extra benefits in regards to qualifications, but it does look nice on ur resume and would probably set you apart to potential employers
this varies between universities.1000words said:Based on my understanding, there is a huge difference between honours depending on the discipline.
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its a good second chance for those who forgot to apply for those graduate recruitment programs tooGenerator said:As for employment prospects... Eh, what happens, happens.