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Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (BAHN)
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Study mode
  • Online
  • On-campus
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 1 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, May, Sep
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Overview

  • Extend your passion: Honours is a specialised year of study for students who have achieved a high standard in undergraduate studies. 
  • A BA 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.
  • UniSQ offers supervision in the following disciplines in Bachelor of Arts (Honours):
    • Anthropology 
    • Contemporary Media Studies 
    • Creative and Critical Writing 
    • English Literature 
    • History 
    • International Relations 
    • Journalism Studies 
    • Public Relations Studies 
    • Social Justice Studies 

Further study

This degree can serve as a pathway to further study, such as the Master of Research or the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Career outcomes

  • 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

  • Completion of a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern Queensland or other equivalent bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the discipline stream from a recognised university, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0. 
  • Before applying, intending students are advised to contact a potential supervisor for consideration of the application and research topics.  

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL), or if you're a domestic student you can apply to study UniSQ Ready courses TPP0122 and TPP0123.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units.

Courses to be studied Units
2 x core courses 4

1 x Honours dissertation course
or 
1 x Honours professional project course

 4
Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.  

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:

Study Mode Cost
Commonwealth supported

The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution.

AUD 16992
Domestic full fee paying

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 26640

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

Intakes

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.

Study period  Application closing date Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 10 February Monday 3 February  Monday 10 February  Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 26 May Monday 19 May Monday 26 May  Friday 22 August
Trimester 3, 2025 Monday 8 September Monday 1 September Monday 8 September Friday 5 December 

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at UniSQ that is relevant to you.

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How do I decide on a Bachelor of Arts Honours research topic?

A great place to start is thinking about what you enjoy and aligning it to what you’re passionate about with a degree. Identifying what you love naturally lends itself to your strengths in Arts and Humanities which can make choosing a BA Honours major not only less stressful, but exciting. Visualise your goals, what you want to achieve and how you see your future career playing out. 

At UniSQ, you can choose from several disciplines areas to research in:

  • Anthropology - Learn how to become a professional anthropologist, equipped to address some of the world’s most pressing social issues, such as cultural conflict, discrimination, food security and social inequality.
  • Contemporary Media Studies - Gain an in-depth understanding of how language, film, television, culture, social media and mass communication dynamically shapes our lives.
  • Creative & Critical Writing - When you study a Bachelor of Arts Honours majoring in Creative & Critical Writing, you will extend and deepen your skillset as a creative writer and prepare for future study in a postgraduate research degree.
  • English Literature - Learn specialised BA Honours skills in literature, extending your capacity to research and analyse.
  • History - Develop your capacity for specialised study and tailor your learning journey by completing a dissertation under supervision in an area of your interest.
  • International Relations - Explore both traditional theories of International Relations and the emerging field of Human Security.
  • Journalism Studies - A Bachelor of Arts Honours Journalism major allows you to enhance your knowledge by extending your Journalism studies into a fourth year as opposed to a 3-year bachelor qualification.
  • Public Relations Studies - Focus your research on your chosen Public Relations area of interest and learn how strategic communication and publicity can have lasting impacts on a business.
  • Social Justice Studies - Deepen your understanding of fairness, equality, and human rights and become prepared for careers in government, non-government agencies or the private sector. 
What are the benefits of pursuing an Honours program?

There are many benefits to studying a Bachelor of Arts with Honours. 

  • An honours qualification enhances the skills you gained during your undergraduate studies and gives you the opportunities to develop critical transferable skills which are valuable to employers.
  • When you study a Bachelor of Arts Honours you gain insights into research at a higher academic level which prepares you for higher degree study such as a Master or PhD.
  • Become an expert in your area of interest and gain a more in-depth understanding of a topic than you would otherwise studying a 3-year undergraduate qualification. 
     
Why study a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree with UniSQ?

Gain a strong start to your career with a BA Honours from UniSQ:

  • UniSQ’s anthropology and archaeology courses are based on research-led teaching, offering hands-on fieldwork, and are led by some of the most prominent archaeologists in Australia.
  • We are rated five out of five stars for graduate starting salary (Good Universities Guide, 2025).
What are the career opportunities for those with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours?

All of our degrees focus on developing your ability to apply the skills and knowledge you’ve gained to the career of your choice. Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours opens up many career prospects. The jobs you may be interested in will vary depending on the specialisation you choose to study. UniSQ Bachelor of Arts (Honours) graduates can explore career opportunities in:

  • anthropology
  • museums
  • public relations
  • communications
  • management
  • advertising
  • arts and culture industries
  • media
  • editing and publishing
  • foreign affairs
  • tourism
  • policy
  • public administration. 

Use your Bachelor of Arts (Honours) qualification as a stepping-stone to further study. After you complete a BA Honours with UniSQ you could take the credit from your studies into a Master of Research or the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Are flexible study options available?

How you can study a Bachelor of Arts with Honours (or equivalent) will vary from uni to uni but at UniSQ, yes you can generally study a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) part-time, on-campus or online, allowing you to balance study with your work and life commitments.

Work towards your BA Honours at your own pace with our flexible learning options. Discover the different ways you can study at UniSQ.