| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
| 2024-08-01 | - |
Program Overview
This Bachelor of Arts honors program provides research training in the humanities and social sciences. Students complete seminars and a thesis, with grades based on departmental rankings and Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences consideration. Double or joint honors options are available, allowing students to specialize in multiple subject areas. Successful completion leads to a degree with honors ranging from First Class to Third Class.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This course may be suitable for undergraduate students with one major. Honours can ...
Assessment:
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.
Careers:
The Bachelor of Arts honours year is the Faculty's essential research training pathway to higher degrees by research in the humanities and social sciences.
Other:
The Bachelor of Arts (Languages) (Honours) is awarded as either Pass or Honours. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the Coursework Policy and the Resolutions of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. 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.
The University of Sydney
Overview:
The University of Sydney is a renowned institution of higher learning located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong research focus and diverse academic programs.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic Programs:
The University of Sydney offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various fields of study, including:
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Business
- Economics
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Law
- Medicine and Health
- Music
- Science
Other:
The University of Sydney is actively involved in research, tackling global challenges and developing new solutions. It boasts over 150 research centers and networks, making it a leading research university worldwide. The institution also publishes numerous articles and books annually, showcasing the expertise of its academics.
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.
