Honours

Honours study develops your knowledge and skills as an independent researcher under the supervision of a member of staff with expertise in your chosen area.

Why study an honours degree?

Successfully completing an honours degree not only prepares you for higher-degree study at master’s and PhD level, but demonstrates to prospective employers a higher capacity for independent learning and research, along with enhanced problem-solving, critical thinking, independent learning and communication skills.

How to apply for honours

The benefits of honours: advice from our students and grads

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The course structure at UWA is flexible and could be easily personalised to suit my interests. The opportunity to collaborate with other students and researchers in the School of Psychology has provided me with invaluable research experience. India Kelsall-Foreman, Bachelor of Science (Honours) student

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to your chosen honours course at UWA, you must:

  • successfully complete a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognised university, demonstrating a strong academic performance in the final-year units of the major you intend to undertake
  • ensure you confirm the specific entry requirements for your chosen honours specialisation

Your degree will normally need to be completed within seven years of your starting honours (depending on the course).

What can I study?

Find out which honours specialisations are currently on offer at UWA.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Course code: BH001

[1] Only available for Semester 1 commencement.

[2] UWA graduates: you must take up Psychology Honours within the course with the same name as your bachelor's degree. For example, if you studied Psychology under the Bachelor of Arts, you must apply for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours). Ensure you read the School of Psychological Science's full set of requirements for honours.

Bachelor of Art History and Curatorial Studies (Honours)

Course code: BH022

Bachelor of Biological Science (Honours)

Course code: BH024

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)

Course code: BH006

[1]Only available for Semester 1 commencement. Applicants are required to secure a supervisor prior to submitting an application.

Bachelor of Business (Honours)

Course code: BH021

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

Course code: BH002

[1] Only available for Semester 1 commencement.

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)

Course code: BH018

Bachelor of Earth Sciences (Honours)

Course code: BH026

Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

Course code: BH013

[1] Only available for Semester 1 commencement.

Bachelor of Human Rights (Honours)

Course code: BH019

Bachelor of Marine Science (Honours)

Course code: BH025

Bachelor of Modern Languages (Honours)

Course code: BH016

Bachelor of Music (Honours)

Course code: BH009

Bachelor of Philosophy Politics and Economics (Honours)

Course code: BH015

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Course code: BH014

[1] Only available for Semester 1 commencement.

[2] UWA graduates: you must take up Psychology Honours within the course with the same name as your bachelor's degree. For example, if you studied Psychology under the Bachelor of Arts, you must apply for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours). Ensure you read the School of Psychological Science's full set of requirements for honours.

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Course code: BH004

Agricultural and Environment honours 

Biology and Chemistry honours 

Earth and Oceans honours 

Engineering honours 

Human Sciences honours 

Physics, Mathematics and Computing honours 

Psychology honours

[1] Only available for Semester 1 commencement.

[2] UWA graduates: you must take up Psychology Honours within the course with the same name as your bachelor's degree. For example, if you studied Psychology under the Bachelor of Arts, you must apply for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours). Ensure you read the School of Psychological Science's full set of requirements for honours.

[3] Applicants are required to secure a supervisor prior to submitting an application.

[4] For a list of the School of Human Sciences honours and master’s research projects, download the full list here: SHS Student Research Projects 2025. To apply for 2025, please download the SHS Honours Application Form and follow the steps provided.

Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)

The Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) is a rewarding program for high-achieving students, with honours taken as part of the four-year course. It features an intensive research focus, academic mentoring, extensive teamwork and communication skills development, an on-campus residency and support for an overseas study experience.

The Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) should not be confused with the Philosophy major, which can be undertaken as part of either a Bachelor of Arts (including Honours) or the Bachelor of Philosophy degree.