Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

About the course

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at UNSW Canberra is a one-year program that builds advanced research and analytical skills through sustained study in an arts or humanities discipline. You’ll undertake an independent honours project supported by academic supervision, developing expertise in critical inquiry and academic writing. This Honours year is designed to deepen disciplinary knowledge and prepare you for further study or specialist professional pathways in arts and humanities.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that value advanced research, writing and critical analysis across government, policy, defence-related organisations, cultural and community sectors, communications and education support services. The Honours year can also provide a pathway to postgraduate coursework or research degrees, strengthening prospects for research assistant and analyst roles. This Bachelor (Honours) qualification supports careers requiring high-level humanities insight and evidence-based thinking.

Living Costs in Canberra**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,584 - 2,095	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,253 - 1,657
Transportation (Daily) A$ 4 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)