Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Sociology (Specialisation) (Honours) in Parkville Australia | The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne
|
Parkville Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
39,200
(c. USD27,643.84)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours Degree) represents an intensive year of specialized study for outstanding undergraduate students. This program allows you to deepen your expertise in your chosen field. More demanding than a standard bachelor's degree, the BA (Honours) provides comprehensive Arts education across humanities, social sciences, and languages while strengthening advanced research capabilities and creative thinking. Students develop sophisticated analytical techniques and learn to implement creative approaches to challenging issues. The program offers options for focusing on either a single discipline (pure honours) or combining two areas (combined honours).
The Sociology Honours degree within the Bachelor of Arts framework demands exceptional academic performance beyond regular degree requirements. This fourth-year program enhances students' capacity to address complex sociological challenges through innovative methods. Applicants must have completed their BA (or equivalent qualification) within the preceding five years. Combining coursework with a minor thesis component, the Sociology Honours curriculum develops advanced research competencies and fosters original academic contributions. Earning an Honours degree establishes a robust foundation for postgraduate studies (Masters or PhD) while expanding career prospects and accelerating professional growth.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
within the last 5 years a Bachelor of Arts with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent, with a major relevant to the discipline stream within the Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours) that they seek to enter
Applicants are also required to meet any specific subject prerequisites and prior academic performance requirements associated with the discipline stream that they seek to enter (please see individual specialisations for details; most discipline streams require completion of a major in that discipline with an average of at least H2A (75%) in second and third-year subjects within the major, or equivalent)
IELTS - total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.
TOEFL (internet-based) - total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening.
TOEFL (paper-based) - total score of at least 577 with a score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English.
Tuition
AUD
39,200