Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

This program gives you the opportunity to research an area you’re passionate about.

You’ll build your research skills as you design and conduct a thesis study to contribute to arts research, with the support of a supervisor with relevant research interests and expertise in your chosen area of study.

You'll learn to critically review relevant published literature and undertake useful and meaningful research. You'll also develop your presentation skills and deliver at least two lectures on your research progress.

Join our research student community and attend thesis seminars and discussion groups with fellow research students. At the end of your honours program, continue your research with further postgraduate study or a higher research degree.

Specialisations

Australian studies; communication studies; computer-based design; creative advertising; creative writing; English; geography; history; Indigenous studies; journalism; planning studies; politics and international relations; public relations; sociology.

Admission requirements

Students must have completed a Bachelor of Arts, or a related degree from a recognised higher education institution, with at least eight courses in the area of study of their thesis topic. A good level of achievement in the intended area of study must be demonstrated. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry.

Importantly, enrolment is contingent upon the University's capacity to provide appropriate supervision in the intended field of research.

Career opportunities

Depending on the research area selected, academia, government / corporate positions in policy development, public administration, journalism, multimedia design.