Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Develop specialised knowledge in your chosen major, learn to think critically, sharpen your communication, research and problem-solving skills, and undertake a thesis or research project. This program 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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Develop specialised knowledge in your chosen major, learn to think critically, sharpen your communication, research and problem-solving skills, and undertake a thesis or research project.
This program 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, and presenting your ideas in a written thesis.
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
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Arts from the University (or equivalent) in a relevant major, or an extended major or the relevant Honours entry courses; and
- have gained 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.
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.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Queensland (UQ) is in the world’s top 50 universities. It is internationally renowned for its academic excellence and is the winner of more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. UQ is a member of the Universities 21 and a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities and a member of Universities Australia. UQ is a multicultural hub home to nearly 20,200 international students from 142 countries. Based in Brisbane, UQ has three campuses with advanced facilities and centres to support its students.
