Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Bachelor of Arts graduates can undertake an additional year of study in the Honours program, which gives you the opportunity to build on the skills and knowledge gained in the foundation degree. The Honours degree allows you to put to practical use the knowledge you've gained in the first three years of your degree, and it prepares you for postgraduate study and professional opportunities. An Honours qualification may also help to set you apart from your peers, signalling to employers that you possess the abilities and knowledge they value, including critical thinking, time management and interpersonal engagement.The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is an excellent entry path towards a PhD, and also signals to employers that you're capable of managing a large independent program under supervision. Internships may be available to students within the Honours program. In this year-long professional and educational experience, you'll do original research, use analytical skills,and work as part of a team environment to take your learning to the next level. As a graduate, you will be ready for highly skilled professional work or may choose to continue your education with a higher degree by research. Honours graduates will be ready for highly skilled professional work or may choose to continue their education with a higher degree by research.

Applicants for this Honours program must have successfully completed the Bachelor of Arts (or equivalent) with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 (using a 7.0 point scale) over second and third year level courses.The suitability of the proposed dissertation topic and availability of supervisors will also be considered.