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.
Average starting salaries
UWA graduates have a 98% graduate employment rate and are among the highest paid in the country.
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
The benefits of honours: advice from our students and grads
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?
- Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours)
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Course code: BH008
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
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Course code: BH001
[1] Only available for Semester 1 commencement.
[2] Psychology Honours: Note that Semester 2 students can only study Psychology part-time and if places are available. 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 Biomedical Science (Honours)
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Course code: BH006
[1]Only available for Semester 1 commencement. Applicants are required to secure a supervisor prior to submitting an application.
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
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Course code: BH002
- Accounting [1]
- Business Law
- Finance [1]
- Human Resource Management [1]
- Management [1]
- Marketing
- Professional Economics [1]
[1] Only available for Semester 1 commencement.
- Bachelor of Science (Honours)
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Course code: BH004
[1] Only available for Semester 1 commencement.
[2] Psychology Honours: Note that Semester 2 students can only study Psychology part-time and if places are available. 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.
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.
