Bachelor of Arts with Honours

Summary

Enhance your Bachelor's degree with advanced study and research in your major subject area.

Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects with a BA(Hons). Refine your research, writing and analytical skills while expanding your knowledge.

You'll need to complete 120 points over one year, or if studying part time, over a maximum of four years.

At Honours level your learning will be more self-directed. You'll have the opportunity to do a 30-point research project and this will include designing, undertaking and reporting on a research project under supervision.

As an Honours student you'll be in smaller classes and will be able to build closer relationships with academic staff.

If you want to continue studying at an advanced level and have at least a B average in your Bachelor's degree for the subject you intend to study (or a B+ average for some subjects), then you can do a BA(Hons).

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Workload

You'll study four to eight courses, usually full time over two trimesters. You can expect a workload of 40–45 hours a week for much of the year.

Part-time students will need to do around 20–23 hours of work a week. Make sure you take this into account if you are working while studying.

You can estimate your workload by adding up the number of [points] you'll be doing. One point is roughly equal to 10–12 hours work.

What can I do with my degree

To find out about career opportunities with the Bachelor of Arts with Honours, see what you can do with a degree in humanities and social sciences.

Scholarships

You can look for scholarships based on your level of study, subject area and background.

Summer Research Scholarships

Take the opportunity to apply for a Summer Research Scholarship—where you'll work with academics and sometimes an external organisation on a research project over the summer. Applications normally close in September each year.

Complete a Master's

At the end of your Honours year you can apply to continue your studies to gain a Master of Arts, which you'll be able to complete in one further year of study.