Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours)

It is best to submit your research topic proposal as early as possible. For stand-alone programs, this should be before the end of your final semester. Be aware that pre-approval of your topic does not guarantee entry to the honours program — you will still need to meet all other eligibility requirements.

The standard closing date for Semester 1 is 15 January of the commencing year, and for Semester 2 it is 25 June of the commencing year. The university strongly encourages applicants to apply as early as possible, as offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited.

Yes, you may need to arrange a supervisor before you apply. You should contact the honours coordinator in the relevant faculty or school for information about honours projects and potential supervisors. It is best to find a supervisor with experience in your topic area, and you should provide evidence of their support with your application.

The program involves undertaking honours units of study at the 4000-level or above, as well as completing a supervised but independent honours research project.

Yes, separate deadlines apply for scholarships. The university advises applicants to view the scholarship closing dates separately, as they differ from the standard application closing dates for the honours program.