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).

 

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 doing two courses per trimester 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 can I do with my degree in Humanities and social sciences.