Honours

An Honours degree is a further year of study in a specialised area of study. It will develop your research and writing skills and significantly enhance your employment opportunities in the market place. Honours is the normal prerequisite for entry to a Higher Degree by Research at the Masters and Doctor of Philosophy level, and is also preferred by many employers.

A wide range of Honours specialisations are available and provide a single focussed year of study in which you can concentrate on a single discipline, gaining an understanding of the theoretical principles, research methodologies and areas of study for future study.

Honours includes advanced coursework and a research component which is an extended piece of work (thesis) on a chosen topic in consultation with an academic supervisor. The Honours year is considered to be a year of full-time study and regular attendance at classes is required. It is possible to do Honours over two years on account of special personal or medical circumstances.

Honours specialisations are available in the following degrees:

How to Apply

To apply for Honours, please contact the Honours Convenor in the discipline of your choice. Applications are called for by Departments/Disciplines in October and November each year and should be  made to the relevant Discipline Office. There is no need to apply through SATAC for the Honours year. Further details on Honours are available from Schools and Disciplines in the Faculty. Once you have been accepted into Honours, if you wish to study Honours over two years you will need to apply to the Faculty Manager Administrative Services for approval.  

Disciplines and Convenors

The disciplines in which Honours can be done are listed below, as are the names of the Convenors.

* Only available to students who have completed the B Media (or approved equivalent) to an appropriate standard.

Combined Honours

Students wishing to combine Honours in two disciplines are advised to discuss their proposal with the respective Honours Convenors to ascertain if their program is academically feasible.

Honours Psychology

Students who are accepted to do Honours Psychology will be enrolling in the Bachelor of Health Science (Hons) degree, regardless of their undergraduate degree.

Enrolment

Students who have been accepted to do Honours will be sent enrolment instructions during January. Online enrolment takes place in January. Any questions about Honours enrolment should be directed to the Faculty Office. Telephone: 8303 5245 or email: humss.office@adelaide.edu.au

Program Rules

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) program rules can be found in the University Calendar.