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Hikari0307
post Feb 20 2010, 12:51 AM

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QUOTE(baoz @ Feb 19 2010, 09:25 PM)
Serious?? Don't scare me..  sad.gif

Under Australian/NZ system,

Is it possible to jump to PhD straight if you get 1st class honours? Or still have to go through Masters.
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To put it simply yes.You can go and do a PhD if you have a First class or or certain unis also allow Second Class Upper too go into PhD programs.But yeah there are a lot more factors that is needed to be considered to get you into a PhD program your Honours degree is just one of the requirements ^^
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post Mar 2 2010, 06:49 PM

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QUOTE(dunkiedonuts @ Mar 2 2010, 04:23 PM)
I am actually concerned about the difference in employability between an honours graduate and a non-honours graduate. Comparing a non-honours graduate with a high CAP(or CGPA) with an honours graduate (at least a 2nd upper), is the employer more likely to employ the honours candidate? What if the non-honours graduate fare better in his/her interview, and have more significant non-academic involvements? Will the employer overlook all these and still go for the honours graduate? Thanks in advance =)
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No in most courses except for certain ones where theoretical knowledge is of a great importance like accounting,IT etc the employer would usually employ the person who can convince then that they can help the company profit by performing well in the interviews and showing their relevant non academic achievements and strong leadership skills.In most cases once you get called to an interview, your academic transcripts no longer interest the employer as they already look through those before deciding who to call for interviews and they will make their decision based on how well you can impress,stand out and convince them there.
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post Mar 8 2010, 11:13 PM

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QUOTE(cheecken0 @ Mar 8 2010, 10:56 PM)
So this 'honours' title is very subjective indeed.
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Different countries and different universities might have different ways of awarding and categorizing an Honours degree.The most common system around is the UK system.
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post Jun 10 2010, 12:01 AM

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UM does not offer any degree with the word HONOURS but final years students are ought to do thesis before graduating, how do you explain that?
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What makes you say their Degrees are not Honours degrees?

Most of their Degrees are Ijazah Sarjana Muda Kepujian, which is an Honours Degree.Go and check the JPA website.
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post May 13 2011, 10:54 PM

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QUOTE(violetpy @ May 13 2011, 10:06 PM)
Hi, I'm currently enrolled in a 2+2 credit transfer BPharm degree program to Australia. So i was wondering wether i'm still eligible for an honours degree during my 3rd and 4th year. will the fact that i'm a credit transfer student affect the chance of me applying for the honours program during my 3rd and 4th yr in Aus? cos the previous 2 years are done in Malaysia. will the credit calculation be the same even though i come from a different uni?
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A 4 year Aussie degree like BPharm unlike 3 year degrees like business etc. has automatic honours like UK Degrees.
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post May 15 2011, 05:05 PM

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QUOTE(violetpy @ May 15 2011, 11:51 AM)
oh, i see. but does the honours still apply for credit transfer students? or does it only apply for students who are doing 4 yrs full time in aus? thanks smile.gif
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ask the university directly, most probably yes it'll apply to credit transfer students as well.

 

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