The University of Adelaide

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year. You might want to build a necessary foundation for postgraduate research. You could be seeking answers to questions no one else has asked. Perhaps you’re pursuing advanced communication skills and subject knowledge to gain a competitive edge in the job market.

Our prerequisite for honours study is at least a credit standard in a specified major. Applications are called for by Departments/Disciplines in October and November each year.

Delivery mode

The University of Adelaide offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • The University of Adelaide, Adelaide

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Entry requirements

Higher Education Study

A completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.5, a major sequence consisting of 24 units in chosen major or equivalent with a minimum credit average grade (65% or better) in that major sequence.

English Language Requirements

  • Australian Year 12: Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
  • IELTS: Overall 6.5
  • TOEFL: Overall 79
  • Pearson: Overall 58
  • C1 Advanced: Overall 176
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $6,210 $40,500 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$6,210
Standard Tuition:
$40,500
Full Fee Tuition:
$6,210
Full Fee Tuition:
$40,500
Enquire with The University of Adelaide to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $6,210 $40,500 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 The University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide is ranked in the world's top 100 universities. We are recognised globally as a leading research university.

At the University of Adelaide, we embrace our role and purpose as a future-maker—for our state, our nation and our world.

We pursue meaningful change as we celebrate our proud history: applying proven values in the pursuit of contemporary educational and research excellence; meeting our local and global community’s evolving needs and challenges; and striving to prepare our graduates for their aspirations and the needs of the future workforce.

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