Course overview
Extend your passion: Honours is a specialised year of study for students who have achieved a high standard in undergraduate studies. A Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree enables you to specialise in a study area of your choice, while developing a capacity for advanced research at a higher academic level. You will learn to prepare a supervised research thesis which builds a foundation for further study into the Master of Research or a PhD, and enhance your personal, cultural, creative and intellectual skills in analysis and communication to give you an edge in a competitive job market.
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Majors
Anthropology; Contemporary Media Studies; Creative and Critical Writing; English Literature; History; International Relations; Journalism Studies; Public Relations Studies; Social Justice Studies.
Career Opportunities
Employers often view a BA honours degree as proof of your commitment and ability to undertake research and handle analytical and complex tasks, enabling career opportunities across a range of sectors. Graduates from this degree foster specialised knowledge in their field and enhance their critical thinking, independent learning and transferable skills.
Entry requirements
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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 15PTE Academic 50, no band below 42Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 162
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Upcoming intakes
- Toowoomba/Distance EdQLDFebruary 2026
- Toowoomba/Distance EdQLDJune 2026
- Toowoomba/Distance EdQLD