Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

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 one presentation 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

Creative Writing and Publishing, Criminology and Justice, English, Geography, History, International Studies, Japanese Studies, Journalism, Psychology, Screen Media, Sociology, Sustainability - Society, Theatre and Performance

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 high 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.

Admission is available in Semester 1 only as students need to undertake the coursework component during their first semester.

Career opportunities

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

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.