Honours
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Honours students in the College of Arts and Social Sciences are highly valued and the College recognises Honours as a significant, transitional year between undergraduate studies and postgraduate study or employment; Honours prepares the way for high achievement in both. Applications for Honours are invited from ANU students and from students who have studied at other Universities.
A variety of Honours programs, including single and combined Honours, are available to students with an excellent record in their previous studies. In each Honours program students have the opportunity of undertaking higher level coursework and carrying out an independent research project under the guidance of a specialist academic supervisor.
Course structure
The structure of Honours in each area varies but in all a designated weighting is allocated to both coursework and research thesis components. With some exceptions - notably in practice-based areas - courses commonly involve two advanced level coursework courses and a 50% (18 – 20,000wds) or above weighted thesis.
Honours programs are comprised of 48 units and normally undertaken over a 2 semester period. With approval, Honours may be taken part time over 4 semesters.
Available Honours courses and entry requirements
You can find CASS Honours programs (either named degrees or Honours specialisations) in the ANU online handbook (Study@).
Entry requirements are listed under each course entry.
Supervision
Students should discuss possible supervisory arrangements with an area Convenor prior to applying; staff research areas can be browsed here.
How to Apply
Current ANU students: Use this form.
Transferring to Honours at ANU from another university? You will need to submit the following application forms:
Information on closing dates, supporting documentation required, and submission addresses are listed on the forms.
Scholarships
Each year a number of Honours scholarships are offered; visit the scholarships page for further information.
The deadline for submission is 31 October each year for both first and second semester entry.
Further information
Detailed information re CASS Honours programs, including admission requirements, prerequisites, career possibilities, program requirements, Majors and Specialisations, and degree structure and courses, is published in the ANU online handbook which also provides authoritative information concerning the programs and courses available in any particular year.
You can seek specific guidance on Honours matters from the local area Convenor or from the CASS student office: enquiries.arts@anu.edu.au, phone: 6125 2898.