Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

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Australia, Sydney

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University of Sydney

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

036736G

Application Fee

AUD 150

Campuses

Camperdown - Darlington

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines29-Jul-2024

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 48,500 / year

Next Intake 29-Jul-2024

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

About

Each honours year involves a mix of seminars and a thesis. Some honours years require three seminars and a shorter thesis (12,000-15,000 words). Others involve two seminars and a longer thesis, up to 20,000 words. Seminar work is marked by the academic staff member leading the class. In some departments, a second academic staff member will mark work written for seminars. A thesis is read by at least two academics in the field other than the student's supervisor. Examiners write detailed reports on each thesis, which the student receives, and assign a tentative grade.

The final grades for each thesis are decided by the department or program staff collectively. Each department or program ranks all honours candidates based on their thesis and seminar results. These departmental results and nominations for the University Medals are then considered by the Faculty Honours Board, which includes the Honours Coordinators from every department in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Honours awards and classes

The classes of honours awarded are:

Honours Class I (where the Honours mark is in the range of 80 - 100)
Honours Class II Division 1 (75 - 79)
Honours Class II Division 2 (70 - 74)
Honours Class III (65 - 69)
Pass (50 - 64)

Joint and double honours

It is possible to complete either double honours or joint honours in some Arts subjects. Double honours involves completing all the honours requirements in one subject area and then in another and thus normally takes an additional year. In joint honours the two units of study are more generally closely related and a special program of study is designed for the honours year. This will usually entail doing approximately half the final honours requirements for two subject areas.

In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in 2021 and 2022.

Students commencing some subject areas in this course in 2021 and 2022 are required to commence their studies in-person on campus. Remote study is not available for the following subject areas:

Theatre and Performance Studies
Chemistry

Applicants will be eligible for admission for these subject areas only if they are able to demonstrate they are physically present in Australia on the date specified in the offer made to them by the University.

About this course

The Bachelor of Arts honours year is both a preparation for postgraduate study and a capstone to an undergraduate degree. Honours can be the culmination of your formal education, an experience that extends your intellectual range, hones your research abilities, as well as analytical and communication techniques, and helps you to develop the personal and professional skills needed to see a research project though to completion.

This course may be suitable for undergraduate students with one major.

Honours can also be the first step on a path to a career as an academic or professional researcher. The honours year comprises seminar classes and work toward a short thesis on an independent research project under the supervision of an academic staff member who is an expert in the field of your research.

The following Honours subject areas are not available for mid-year entry: Ancient History, History.

Subject areas

American Studies	Germanic Studies (German) (Advanced)
Ancient History	History
Anthropology	History and Philosophy of Science
Applied Mathematics	Indonesian Studies (Introductory)
Arabic Language and Cultures (Introductory)	Indonesian Studies (Intermediate)
Arabic Language and Cultures (Intermediate)	Indonesian Studies (Advanced)
Arabic Language and Cultures (Advanced)	Information Systems
Archaeology	International and Comparative Literary Studies
Art History	Italian Studies (Advanced)
Asian Studies	Italian Studies (Intermediate)
Biblical Studies and Classical Hebrew	Italian Studies (Introductory)
Biochemistry	Japanese Studies (Introductory)
Biology	Japanese Studies (Junior Intermediate)
Celtic Studies	Japanese Studies (Senior Intermediate)
Chemistry	Japanese Studies (Advanced)
Chinese Studies	Jewish Civilisation Thought and Culture
Classics	Korean Studies (Introductory)
Cultural Studies	Korean Studies (Intermediate)
Digital Cultures	Korean Studies (Advanced)
Economics	Latin
English	Linguistics
European Studies	Microbiology
Film Studies	Music
French and Francophone Studies (Introductory)	Philosophy
French and Francophone Studies (Intermediate)	Physics
French and Francophone Studies (Advanced)	Political Economy
Gender Studies	Psychology
Geography	Pure Mathematics
Geology	Socio-Legal Studies
Geophysics	Sociology
Germanic Studies (German) (Introductory)	Spanish and Latin American Studies (Introductory)
Germanic Studies (German) (Intermediate)	Spanish and Latin American Studies (Intermediate)
Germanic Studies (German) (Advanced)	Spanish and Latin American Studies (Advanced)
Government and International Relations	Studies in Religion
Greek (Ancient)	Theatre and Performance Studies
Germanic Studies (German) (Introductory)	Work and Organisational Studies
Germanic Studies (German) (Intermediate)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To qualify for admission to honours students need to have completed a major in the intended subject area with an average of 70% or above. Some departments and programs have additional criteria, including advanced senior units of study designed to prepare students for the challenges of fourth year study.

NOTE: This degree requires completion of only a single major. If you have completed or are on track to complete a double major (the equivalent of a University of Sydney double major) you will be required to apply for the Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours).

The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents.

Career

Our graduates can be found in a broad range of careers and roles, including:

Anthropologist
Archaeologist
Archivist
Art historian
Business administrator or manager
Editor or publisher
Foreign affairs and trade officer
Government policy officer
Historian
Heritage specialist
Information specialist
Journalist
Language specialist
Media and communications officer
Museum or gallery curator
Researcher
Sociologist

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 48,500 / year

Application Fee

AUD 150

How to Apply

1. Choose a course

Use our course search to browse our wide range of courses. Use the filters to search by degree level and area of interest, then click on a course to find out more about:

what you'll study
admissions criteria
application deadlines
potential career paths.

You might want to bookmark the course page, as you'll be referring back to it as you prepare your application.

Inherent requirements

When choosing a course, you should see if it has any inherent requirements (this will be noted on the course page). These usually apply for courses that are preparing you for a career where you will be working closely with people or animals.

They aren't assessable admissions criteria, but are required for you to successfully complete the course. Researching the inherent requirements will allow you to make an informed decision about the course/career.

2. Check your eligibility

For all courses, you will need to demonstrate that you:

meet our English language requirements. If you have completed a recognised English language test, the required score can be found on the right hand side of the course page (found in step 1).

For all undergraduate courses, you will need to demonstrate that you:

have studied in or completed a recognised qualification with the required grades. Refer to the admission guides for an indicative required score for some overseas secondary education qualifications
2024 Admission Guide (for international students) (pdf, 179KB)

For all postgraduate courses, you will need to demonstrate that you:

have completed a recognised tertiary qualification. Details can be found on the specific course page and could include previous study in the same field, or an advertised minimum GPA.

You should also check the course page for any additional admissions criteria. This may include:

a prerequisite, such as previous studies in mathematics
an interview
a portfolio
assumed knowledge
relevant professional experience.

3. Gather your documents

We require official documents to support your application, including a scanned copy of your passport identification page.

4. Check your finances

Before applying, you should understand the fees you will need to pay. These include:

course fees, found on the specific course page
additional fees and costs.

You should also research financial support options that may be available to you. We have a wide range of scholarships available for international students, and some countries also provide education loans to their citizens.

5. Submit your application

Apply directly

Most international students can apply directly to the University. To do so, select the 'Apply now' button on your course page to commence your application, and follow the prompts.

This short video provides an overview of the application form. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our regional experts, who can provide personalised advice.

To submit your application, you will need to pay an application processing fee.

If you are applying with the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA Level 3), you may apply direct to the University or via UAC.

Apply through an authorised agent

Some students choose to apply through an authorised University of Sydney agent, for assistance with the university application and visa arrangements. Please note that only agents listed on our website are authorised to represent us.

Apply through UAC

You will need to apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), if you are an undergraduate student studying:

a current Australian Year 12 qualification (eg NSW Higher School Certificate) in or outside Australia, or
a current International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma in Australia.

If you are applying with the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA Level 3), you may apply via UAC or direct to the University.

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If you are applying for a Sciences Po Dual Degree, you need to apply directly to the University of Sydney (even if you are applying through UAC for your other preferences).