Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation (Honours) (Global Sustainable Development)

Whatever topic you choose, prospective employers will value your ability to achieve a complex goal, meet deadlines, investigate independently, use resources effectively and write coherently. The Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation (Honours) consists of 50% coursework and 50% research work. The research component of this degree takes the form of a 15,000-word research thesis completed under the supervision of an academic employed in the School of Liberal Arts.

Studying honours is about:

• Learning research and navigation skills across a variety of information systems (archives, the library, databases, electronic research networks)
• Articulating complex ideas orally and in writing
• Working closely with a supervisor on a project with firm deadlines
• Devising, researching and writing an individual topic of study, with an extended argument or thesis

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following:

To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Distinction (weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 75 in Academic Reading and Writing)
Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.