Australian Studies Honours

Offered by: Faculty of Arts
Convenor: Dr Alastair Greig

Administration: School of Social Sciences

Intending honours students should first read the general statement 'The degree with honours' in the introductory section of the Faculty of Arts entry, and should consult the Honours Coordinator about their proposed courses at an early stage. Honours in Australian Studies is available, subject to negotiation between the student, the Convenor, and the relevant Heads of School. Students hoping to undertake a combined honours year, which includes Australian Studies, should consult with the Convenor early in their second year of study. The honours year will consist of a thesis, and two special subjects.

Entry Requirements
To enter the honours year a student must have completed 10 courses with no fewer than 60 units in the Australian Studies major. The student must have achieved at least a credit average, including at least twelve units at distinction level.

Courses Offered in 2009

Fourth Year
AUST4005F Australian Studies IV Honours (full-time)
AUST4005P Australian Studies IV Honours (part-time

Combined Honours
It may be possible to undertake a combined Honours program between Australian Studies and other areas of the Faculty. Interested students should consult the appropriate Honours Convenor in both disciplines in the second year of their degree to discuss combined possibilities and requirements in order to enrol in an appropriate program of study.

Go to the List of Undergraduate Courses offered by Faculty of Arts.