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The Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Honours) is a 48-unit advanced undergraduate program designed for high-achieving students, equivalent to one year of full-time study. This degree builds upon an undergraduate pass degree in Arts, International Studies, or Social Research and Policy. Students typically pursue honours within their major field from their previous degree. The program emphasizes refining analytical and research capabilities, expanding subject knowledge, and applying discipline-specific methodologies.
The Japanese Studies Honours program requires completing 48 units, which can be undertaken full-time over one year or part-time across two years.
This honours curriculum includes seminar participation and a substantial research component. Students complete 18 units of coursework alongside a 30-unit thesis or research project. The thesis, written in English, represents an in-depth research endeavor spanning 15,000 to 20,000 words.