Curtin University

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

High-achieving graduates of the Bachelor of Arts can enhance their degree with a one-year honours qualification.

An honours degree enables you to:

  • Deepen your understanding of a specialist topic
  • Produce an in-depth dissertation or creative work
  • Enhance your research, analytical, and communication skills
  • Join a community of like-minded, inspiring researchers
  • Increase your appeal to future employers
  • Support your eligibility for doctoral level studies

Delivery mode

Curtin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 137 St Georges Tce, Perth
  • 78 Murray Street, Perth

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Entry requirements

You’re considered someone who has recently left university if:

Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.

Curtin course switcher criteria

To switch into this course, you need to have:

  • completed an Australian bachelor or equivalent in the Arts field, with a course weighted average (CWA) of 65% or higher.

Higher education course switcher criteria

To switch into this course from another higher education course, you need to have:

  • completed an Australian bachelor or equivalent in the Arts field, with a course weighted average (CWA) of 65% or higher.

English requirements

  • IELTS Academic: Overall score 6.5
  • PTE Academic: Overall score 58
  • TOEFL iBT: Overall score 79
  • TOEFL PBT (Paper Based Test): 570 and 4.5 in TWE
  • C1 Advanced Formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 176 with 169 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
  • C2 Proficiency Formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 190 with 176 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $15,100 $30,722 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$15,100
Standard Tuition:
$30,722
Full Fee Tuition:
$15,100
Full Fee Tuition:
$30,722
Enquire with Curtin University to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $15,100 $30,722 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.

Researcher

Researchers are degree-qualified professionals who seek to discover new information and technologies in their field of expertise. It could be marke...

Avg yearly income $109,980
Entry barriers Low

Archivist

An Archivist examines and stores historical or culturally important documents. You’ll analyse pieces to determine their value and take steps to ens...

Avg yearly income $94,952
Entry barriers Low

Historian

A Historian studies past human activity. You might specialise in a particular area of history or explore a range of historical subjects. Historians...

Avg yearly income $94,640
Entry barriers Low

Librarian

A Librarian provides a range of services to patrons in a public library or specialist library facility. You’ll manage borrowing systems and assist...

Avg yearly income $84,656
Entry barriers Low

About Curtin University

Curtin is an innovative, global university known for its high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and commitment to preparing you for jobs of the future.

With an expanding global presence, including locations in Western Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai and Mauritius, Curtin University boasts a rich diversity of cultures in its students and staff, and a commitment to international engagement. We also have a long-standing focus on Indigenous education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.

We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and science across our campuses and online, which are available in various study modes. We also deliver select courses through specialty locations in regional Western Australia, including the WA School of Mines in Kalgoorlie, which has an international reputation for excellence in mining education and research.

By being exposed to business and industry during their studies, students can expect to graduate career-ready with highly sought-after knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, students can benefit from being exposed to research conducted at Curtin that is making a real difference to industry and the community at national and international levels.