Bachelor of Arts(Honours) (PGArts(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2052
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Arts(Honours).
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of the BA Pass degree or equivalent, with a GPA of 5 (or higher amount set by the Head of School) in a relevant major or extended major or the relevant honours entry courses.
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 5874
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Faculty of Arts.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2052
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Arts(Honours).
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of the BA Pass degree or equivalent, with a GPA of 5 (or higher amount set by the Head of School) in a relevant major or extended major or the relevant honours entry courses.
CRICOS Code: 001942A
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 22550
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Bachelor of Arts(Honours)?
The BA (honours) degree develops core skills and knowledge in theory and research in the humanities and social sciences. The program is based on a combination of coursework and a research project in the chosen field of study. Its objective is to produce graduates who will be able to think clearly, flexibly and critically, and be able to weigh up evidence and arguments and make rational choices. Graduates should be able to express themselves effectively, both orally and in writing; be able to work cooperatively in a team; and be able to demonstrate a depth of understanding in one or more fields of knowledge. The Honours Program also prepares students for further study at the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) level.
Please note the Psychology specialisation has an intake in semester 1 only.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Arts(Honours).
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Arts
- Ancient History
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Chinese
- Classical Languages
- Communication and Cultural Studies
- Criminology
- Drama
- Economics
- English Literature
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- Indonesian
- International Relations
- Japanese
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Korean
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Russian
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports Studies
- Studies in Religion
- World Literatures and Cultures
Honours
Honours is awarded based on the weighted percentage over the year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Completion of the BA Pass degree or equivalent, with a GPA of 5 (or higher amount set by the Head of School) in a relevant major or extended major or the relevant honours entry courses.
Additional application information
Not all fields are available for commencement in second semester.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Faculty of Arts.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Completion of the BA Pass degree or equivalent, with a GPA of 5 (or higher amount set by the Head of School) in a relevant major or extended major or the relevant honours entry courses.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 001942A
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
Academic advising
All students are required to complete their first bachelor program, or the Arts, Health Sciences, or Science component of the dual degree, at UQ within the minimum time specified. Students must also achieve a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.00 before progressing to the MBBS or MBBS component of the dual program.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 5874
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 22550
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Arts(Honours)
Careers
Many employers, especially in large organisations, value the skills an Arts (Honours) degree provides and will specify an honours degree as desirable in their selection criteria. Apart from content knowledge, employers and professionals value both the reliability and capacity for independent work, and the skill at writing substantial reports which are demonstrated by successful completion of Honours. In the face of unprecedented change and uncertainty at both a local and global level, organisations are seeking graduates who can think critically and react positively to these changes. Students with a BA (Honours) are in the ideal position to meet this challenge with their ability to think independently, reason logically, and communicate clearly.
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Bachelor of Arts(Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Arts(Honours), a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
An honours student must complete the program requirements for the field set out in Part H of the BA List and approved by the Executive Dean and head of school. Students are required to undertake a research thesis combined with a selection of courses from the relevant field of studies. The course selection is subject to approval by the Director of Studies of the Faculty of Arts.<
Refer to BA rules for further information.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Arts(Honours).
