Bachelor of Arts Honours Application Form

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree is available for high-achieving students. It consists of extra study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees. Students who have completed their degree with James Cook University or at other universities can apply.

Eligibility for the Honours program is based on three criteria:

• Academic merit (AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree with an overall GPA of at least 5, plus study and experience equivalent to an undergrad major, to the satisfaction of the discipline coordinator);
• Proposed research topic (to be developed in the Expression of Interest form); and
• Supervisor availability.

Prospective students should begin discussions with potential supervisors in the semester before they intend to enrol. The BA Honours program is a competitive program, and discussions with a potential supervisor are essential but not the only criteria for students’ acceptance.

Note that supervisors will be allocated to successful applicants according to student numbers and workloads, and in some cases you may not be supervised by the person you initially contacted.

Due Dates

Applications for BA Honours in 2025 will open in September 2024. Please ensure you contact and discuss your planned research project with a potential supervisor before submitting your application here. Note that initial enrolment in this program is only available in SP1. Acceptance into the BA Honours program will depend very much on supervisor availability (as well as academic criteria).

Bachelor of Arts Honours Application Form

Contact Details

The BA Honours Coordinator is Dr Nigel Chang. In general, though, your communication will primarily be through your supervisor and/or your discipline contact person, listed below.