BA in Languages (Honours) in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

Pursuing an honours degree can serve as a launching pad for an academic or professional research career. The honours program combines seminar courses with work on an independent research thesis, guided by a faculty expert in your chosen field.

The Bachelor of Arts (Languages) (Honours) offers two possible outcomes: Pass or Honours classification. Honours degrees are categorized into First Class, Second Class, or Third Class, following guidelines outlined in the Coursework Policy and Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences regulations.
Every honours program blends seminar participation with thesis work. Some programs feature three seminars paired with a shorter thesis (12,000-15,000 words), while others include two seminars with a more substantial thesis of up to 20,000 words. Seminar assessments are conducted by the course instructor, with some departments involving a second faculty member in grading. Theses undergo evaluation by at least two field experts (excluding the supervisor), who provide detailed feedback and preliminary grades.

Final thesis grades are determined collectively by department faculty. Departments rank all honours candidates based on combined thesis and seminar performance. These rankings, along with University Medal nominations, are reviewed by the Faculty Honours Board - comprising Honours Coordinators from all Arts and Social Sciences departments.