Bachelor of International Development (Honours)

Turn high-achieving into a higher degree

An honours degree is a one-year program that builds upon undergraduate study by introducing the challenge of an extended research project.

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 international development 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.

Entry into honours is selective and competitive. Our prerequisite is at least a distinction average in the Bachelor of International Development or your major in International Development. 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 supervisor who’ll support and encourage your intellectual development.
  • Produce an extended piece of work (thesis) on a chosen topic.
  • Develop marketable skills in research design, data analysis and project management.

Further details on honours are available from schools and disciplines in the faculty. 


  • Demonstrate your advanced capabilities with a Honours degree
  • Research the source of and solutions to global inequity
  • Be part of a community of world-leading academics

Entry Requirements

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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

Admissions information

SATAC Code 3BH006
Deferment Yes - 2 year
Intake

February

Selection Criteria
Higher Education Study

A completed Bachelor degree or equivalent.

Other Entry Pathways

Fees and Scholarships

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Domestic applicants

Indicative annual tuition fees
Commonwealth-supported place: $7,660

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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:

Member of Parliament;  Ministerial Adviser;  NGO Policy Officer;  Community Development Officer;  Community Outreach Worker;  Community Project Manager;  Policy Developer;  Project Officer;  Diplomatic corps;  Quarantine Officer ...

Degree Structure

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Testimonial

I choose this degree because of my interest in international affairs and economics. Through my internship I hope to find employment in a field that assists developing nations.

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Last updated: Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023