Enhance your career opportunities with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at ACU. Become part of a lively and engaging research community within ACU’s National School of Arts and Humanities. Develop and undertake your own research thesis, or creative project and exegesis/dissertation, to make an original contribution and positive impact to your selected area of study. Embedded in ACU’s vibrant arts, social sciences and humanities community - you will receive the support, guidance, and mentorship to succeed throughout your research journey.
ACU’s prestigious honours program provides the opportunity to gain a competitive edge in your career by engaging with industry, and to develop local and international experience, through an honours internship or a domestic or international fieldtrip. You will also improve your critical and innovative thinking, to build the credentials to apply for graduate research degrees (such as a research masters or PhD) in your discipline.
Estimated FeeAUD 17,812.00 per Semester
Duration1 Year
English Score
IELTS (6) , PTE (50)
Next Intake
02 Mar 2026
Application Fee
AUD0.00
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To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements.
If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), a student must have:
1.1 Completed an approved ACU undergraduate degree, or equivalent, normally within the last five years with a minimum GPA as stipulated in the University Guidelines for Honours Programs.
1.2 Students must have attained one of the following:
a GPA of 5.50 on the ACU seven-point scale in their major, or field of study, in the relevant undergraduate degree1; or
for students who have completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design degree, achieved a Distinction in at least one of any Art Theory unit AND a GPA of 5.50 on the ACU seven-point scale across the visual arts/design units in their final year of study; or
for students who have completed a Bachelor degree in Media, achieved a Distinction in at least one of any Media Theory unit AND a GPA of 5.50 on the ACU seven-point scale across their final year in their media/digital journalism units;
Offers of admission to the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) require the approval of the National Head of School, or nominee, and will only be made where the student's proposed area of study aligns with a demonstrated capacity for Honours research and supervision within the School.
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
In accordance with the Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy, students who do not meet the standard requirements for entry to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) may be eligible for admission if they can demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and/or competencies. Particular equity groups, including students who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, from low SES, regional or remote areas, may also be eligible for admission under equity pathways such as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Special Entry Scheme or the Special Consideration for Long Term Educational Disadvantage (Universities Admissions Centre) Education Access Scheme (EAS). In accordance with the Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy, any such applications will be assessed by the National Head of the School of Arts.
For students enrolled in double degrees, the GPA rule applies to majors within the relevant degree. For instance, for Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts, it would only be based on the Bachelor of Arts units.
IELTSOverall 6, listening min. 5.5, Reading min. 5.5, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
PTE50
Career Outcomes
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
Creative industries
Public Sector
Non-profit
Education
Research
Academia
Locations
Study from vibrant campuses that offer access to industry networks, experienced faculty, and
support services to help you succeed.
Melbourne Campus (St Patrick’s)
The Mary Glowrey Building 115 Victoria Parade
Fitzroy - Victoria
Australia
Strathfield Campus (Mount Saint Mary)
25A Barker Road
Strathfield - New South Wales
Australia