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Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Overview

Learn to think critically, and develop specialised knowledge in your chosen major as you undertake a thesis or research project.

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is suited to high-achieving arts students who want to better prepare themselves for a successful professional or academic career.

You'll undertake advanced subjects that build on your bachelor’s study and focus heavily on research methods and techniques. This knowledge will prepare you to complete a substantial research project – the major component of your honours program.

Depending on your field of study, you'll complete a semester-long or year-long honours research thesis. You will work one-on-one with a supervisor to complete all aspects of this substantial project, including:

  • developing a suitable research topic
  • applying research techniques and methodologies appropriate for your field
  • presenting your ideas in a written thesis.
Location
St Lucia
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Start Semester
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025), Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2025)
Program Code
2052
AQF
Level 8
Location
St Lucia
Fees
A$43200
Duration
1 Year full-time
Start Semester
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025), Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2025)
Program Code
2052
CRICOS Code
081748G
AQF
Level 8

Program highlights

Program highlights

  • Get one-on-one guidance while working with a supervisor to develop, write and submit a thesis or research project.
  • Gain relevant experience that will prepare you for postgraduate study.
  • Deepen your knowledge and skills in your chosen field.

1 in Queensland for arts and humanities

QS World University Rankings 2025

1 in Queensland for arts and humanities

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025

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Majors

Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

  • Ancient History
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Art History

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Overseas study
  • Research experience
  • Fieldwork
  • Seminars
  • Workshops

What you'll study

Career possibilities

Take our quick quiz to explore some of the countless careers you could pursue with a Bachelor of Arts, and learn which majors can help you get there. Possibilities include:

  • Anthropologist
  • Museum curator
  • Archaeologist
  • Chinese translator/interpreter
  • Arts journalist
  • Political analyst 
  • Digital media specialist
  • Correspondent/Journalist
  • Music journalist
  • Community planning and policy adviser

Professional memberships

When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.

  • Australian Psychological Society

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant major or extended major (as set by the head of school for specific fields of study), or the relevant Honours entry courses, and
  • have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale (or higher set by the head of school for specific fields of study), or
  • satisfy the executive dean that the person is qualified to undertake the program based on the person's academic records and subject to completion of additional work, if set.

Other entry requirements
  • The head of school may limit places depending on supervisor availability.
  • Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA.

Prerequisites

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant major or extended major (as set by the head of school for specific fields of study), or the relevant Honours entry courses, and
  • have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale (or higher set by the head of school for specific fields of study), or
  • satisfy the executive dean that the person is qualified to undertake the program based on the person's academic records and subject to completion of additional work, if set.

Other entry requirements
  • The head of school may limit places depending on supervisor availability.
  • Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA.

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

 

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Additional application information

Please note, the closing date and application requirements for Honours can vary between Schools. Please refer to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Honours website for the relevant administering School contact details.

For Honours in Psychology, please refer to the School of Psychology website for further information.

The following Fields of Study have an early closing date for Semester 1 applications:

  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Art History
  • Communication
  • Criminology
  • Drama
  • English Literature
  • Film and Television
  • Journalism
  • Media and Digital Cultures
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Late applications may be considered in some circumstances. Please refer to the relevant School website for further information.

Only the following fields of study are available for commencement in Semester 2:

  • Ancient History
  • Geography
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Religious Studies
  • Sports Studies

Additional application information

Please note, the closing date and application requirements for Honours can vary between Schools. <10>Please refer to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Honours website for the relevant administering School contact details.For Honours in Psychology, please refer to the School of Psychology website for further information. <10><10>The following Fields of Study have an early closing date for Semester 1 applications:AnthropologyArchaeologyArt HistoryCommunicationCriminologyDramaEnglish LiteratureFilm and TelevisionJournalismMedia and Digital CulturesPsychologySociologyLate applications may be considered in some circumstances. Please refer to the relevant School website for further information. <10><10>Only the following fields of study are available for commencement in Semester 2:Ancient HistoryGeographyHistoryPhilosophyReligious StudiesSports Studies

Fields of study

Fields of study

Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

Fields of study

Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative annual fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

$16,053

2025

$16,053

2025

Learn more about undergraduate fees

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $43,200

2025

AUD $43,200

2025

Learn more about undergraduate fees

Government assistance

Financial aid

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

Learn more about financial aid

HECS-HELP

Domestic places in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) are Commonwealth supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.

Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.

HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.

Learn more about HECS-HELP

Centrelink support

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:

How to apply

Important dates

The closing date for this program is:

  • To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept your offer as early as you can.

If you're applying from Australia for Semester 2, 2025: You have until 25 July 2025 to submit your application and accept your offer for Semester 2. This excludes programs where late enrolments are not permitted and programs that are only available to commence in Semester 1.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

Important dates

The closing date for this program is:

  • To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants

For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.

Contact the ATSIS Unit

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