Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Turn high-achieving into a higher degree
There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year. You might want to build a necessary foundation for postgraduate research. You could be seeking answers to questions no one else has asked. Perhaps you’re pursuing advanced communication skills and subject knowledge to gain a competitive edge in the job market.
Our prerequisite for honours study is at least a credit standard in a specified major. Applications are called for by Departments/Disciplines in October and November each year.
What will you do?
- Attend regular classes for advanced coursework.
- Partner with an academic mentor who’ll support and encourage your intellectual development.
- Produce an extended piece of work (thesis) on a chosen topic.
- Anthropology
- Chinese Studies
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- English
- Film Studies
- French Studies
- Gender Studies and Social Analysis
- Geography, Environment and Population
- German Studies
- History
- International Development
- Japanese Studies
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Sociology
- Spanish Studies
Further information on eligibility and how to apply is available via the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics.
Entry Requirements
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information for this program.
I am a:
An Honours Nomination Form must be submitted at the following website: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/study/honours. Further information on Honours in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics can also be found at this site: https://able.adelaide.edu.au/study-with-us/honours
Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3BH002 |
|---|---|
| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.5, a major sequence consisting of 24 units in chosen major or equivalent with a minimum credit average grade (65% or better) in that major sequence. |
|---|---|
| Other Entry Pathways | |
Fees and Scholarships
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I am a:
Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $6,210
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Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
More information on Student Contribution Amounts.
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
To browse scholarships offered by the University, visit: University Scholarships
To explore scholarships offered by organisations external to the University, visit: External Scholarships
Careers
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Music Historian; Cultural Heritage Officer; Project Officer; Education Officer; Research and Education; Social Researcher; Archivist; Author; Communications Officer; Copywriter ...
Degree Structure
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Example Study Plan
Related Degrees
Testimonial
Undertaking opportunities offered by the University such as study tours, internships and starting a club, my life perspective has also been broadened.
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Last updated: Friday, 17 Nov 2023
