Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Entry Requirements

Entry into the Honours program will be available to students who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or equivalent with an overall grade point average of 5 or above (credit level average). In addition applicants need to have achieved:

An average grade of credit or better in their undergraduate degree in the topic area they wish to study at honours level; and
In the case of graduates from another approved degree a record of academic achievement equal to a credit or better in the topic area they wish to study at honours level

Applicants are selected on the basis of academic merit and the availability of a supervisor in the proposed area of research.

English language requirements:

IELTS score of 6.0; TOEFL iBT score of 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 550 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 169; Pearson's test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE4.

Course Details

This program is a substantial research degree that allows you to develop expertise in a particular area of study of your choice, under the guidance of an experienced academic supervisor. Graduating with an Honours degree will set you apart from the crowd, ensuring you have a competitive edge and are well-placed for a career in industry, research or further postgraduate study.

In this Honours degree, you will be taught by our world-class educators and researchers, with expertise in complementary disciplines such as linguistics, language studies, screen studies, media and communications, sociology, politics, psychology, social work, human services, arts and Aboriginal studies.

Our relationships with industry and government bodies enables our students to contribute toward improving public policy, community development, and social, creative and economic outcomes in Australian society.

Career outcomes

Your career

Arts students go on to enjoy rewarding careers in a range of industries, including:

Publishing
Creative industries
Government and diplomacy
Media
Education
The arts
Arts management
Community and social services
Policy and research

As an Honours student you may also choose to pursue a career in research – graduates with Honours are highly sought after by prospective employers, particularly in academia and research environments.