Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Honours)

Program Overview

The Honours program in Liberal Arts and Science provides students with advanced study in their chosen discipline, including an independent research project. Full-time or part-time options are available, with graduates prepared for careers in science media, academia, administration, education, business, and human resources. The program is available to students who have completed the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science degree or an equivalent qualification.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Honours) is a one-year program that provides students with an in-depth study of a chosen discipline. It is a full-time program and part-time study is permitted for eligible students (excluding student visa holders) if approved by the faculty. The Honours year follows the completion of a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification from another tertiary institution.

Careers:

The program prepares students for a range of careers in fields such as:

• Science media adviser
• Science historian
• Science documentary maker
• Algebraic geometrist
• Theoretical chemist
• Mammalian ecologist
• Human resource manager
Depending on the chosen major, students may find work in areas such as:
• Academia
• Administration
• Education
• Business
• Management
• Human resources
• Recruitment

Other:

The program includes an Honours project, which allows students to conduct independent research in their chosen discipline. The University's Coursework Rule requires students to complete their Honours program within 10 years of the commencement of their original qualifying Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science degree (or equivalent).