Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

University of Newcastle

Australia, Newcastle

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University of Newcastle

Australia , Newcastle

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

gosford

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines27-Jan-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Next Intake 27-Jan-2026

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

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Description

Students who perform well during their Bachelor of Arts or equivalent program, with a GPA of 5.0 or greater, may apply to undertake a further year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) study to obtain an Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree. The Honours program allows students to further develop their specific… For more content click the Read More button below.

Students undertake the Honours program from one of the following discipline areas:

Ancient History
Chinese
Creative and Performing Arts
English and Writing
French Studies
German
Global Indigenous Studies
History
International Relations
Japanese
Linguistics
Philosophy
Screen and Cultural Studies
Sociology and Anthropology

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants having completed a Bachelor degree in a cognate area with a minimum GPA of 5.0:

across all studies undertaken within the program; or
across a major in the proposed area of study; or
across 80 units of 3000 level courses (which must include at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists); or
where the applicant has completed less than 80 units at 3000 level, a GPA of 5.0 calculated from at least 60 units of 3000 level courses (which includes at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists).

In exceptional circumstances, an application which does not meet the above requirements may be considered.

Domestic applicants should apply using the direct End-On Honours online application form.

International applicants should apply using the direct International application portal. For more information see How do I apply as an International Student?

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

Overall minimum

Sub test minimum

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.