University of New England

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Did your arts degree prompt a burning question or a passion for independent research? If so, consider applying for an honours year.

A 'capstone' to your formal education, honours is an opportunity to drill deeper into a specialised area, to extend your intellectual range, and sharpen your research capabilities.

It will enable advanced communication techniques and deep subject knowledge, to hone your analytical abilities, and gain high-level personal and professional skills.

These are valuable attributes that provide a solid foundation for postgraduate study, give you a competitive edge in the job market, and help future proof your career in a rapidly changing world.

Delivery mode

University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

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


Locations
  • Armidale

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

You have completed one of the following UNE qualifications, or an equivalent relevant qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent):

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
  • Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

You have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 in your relevant qualification.

You have achieved a minimum result of Distinction for at least 18 credit points of 300 or 400-level units in the discipline you want to study.

You have completed a minimum of 48 credit points of study in the discipline you want to study.

You have fulfilled discipline-specific requirements as listed in the Additional Admission Requirements section.

You have completed a research proposal of 1000 words.

You can provide evidence of the support of a suitably qualified supervisor who is a member of the relevant discipline, or you have received approval from the relevant discipline and Head of School (or delegate).

You have completed one of the following UNE qualifications, or an equivalent relevant qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent):

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
  • Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

You have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 in your relevant qualification.

You have achieved a minimum result of Distinction for at least 18 credit points of 300 or 400-level units in the discipline you want to study.

You have completed a minimum of 48 credit points of study in the discipline you want to study.

You have fulfilled discipline-specific requirements as listed in the Additional Admission Requirements section.

You have completed a research proposal of 1000 words.

You can provide evidence of the support of a suitably qualified supervisor who is a member of the relevant discipline, or you have received approval from the relevant discipline and Head of School (or delegate).

English Language Requirements

  • (IELTS) Academic Overall score 6.0 with no sub score less than 5.5
  • (PTE) Academic Overall score 57 with no Communicative Scores below 50
  • (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 79 (no scores below 22 in Writing)
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $11,543 - $28,762 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$11,543
Full Fee Tuition:
$28,762
Enquire with University of New England to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $11,543 - $28,762 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 University of New England

For over 60 years, the University of New England has been a leader in providing distance education to students throughout Australia and the world.

UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia's most experienced provider of distance and now online education — UNE is Australia's second-largest online university.

Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. We offer more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.

We work to ensure that our research is relevant and responsive to the challenges facing us today and insightful towards the future needs of individuals and communities at all levels.

We continue to build research excellence and develop a culture where achieving impact with our research is an integral part of our academic life that is both rewarding and rewarded, and institutionally acknowledged and supported.