Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science in Japanese Studies (Honours) in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney
The University of Sydney
|
Darlington Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
52,000
(c. USD36,436.19)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The honors year following the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science is a prestigious extension of undergraduate studies available after completing your degree. This specialized year offers a chance to develop research skills and apply theoretical knowledge gained during your undergraduate program. An honors qualification in science or arts holds significant value both in academic circles and professional sectors, where hands-on lab experience and advanced analytical abilities are in high demand. You can pursue honors in any science or arts discipline, typically aligning with your major studies. The program involves creating a customized research project under faculty guidance, which may span multiple disciplines (such as combining physiology and biology). Depending on your project requirements, you might need to take courses in research methodology or receive specialized training for specific equipment.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission requirements will vary, depending on whether you intend to undertake honours in the Faculty of Science, or in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Honours), you must:
Have qualified for or be a graduate with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification from another tertiary institution,
Have completed a relevant major relating to the intended Honours discipline,
For Science Honours:
Have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65.00 or have a credit average (65.00) in 48 credit points of relevant* 2000-level and 3000-level units of study, or (for Honours in the Arts Area) Have achieved an average of 70 or higher across the major, and
For Arts and Social Sciences Honours:
Have achieved an average of 70 or higher across the major, and
completed the prerequisites, including advanced senior units of study, as outlined in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Undergraduate Handbook.
The University's Coursework Rule requires Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Honours) students to complete their Honours program within 10 years of the commencement of their original qualifying Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science degree (or equivalent). As such, if your original Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science degree (or equivalent) was commenced more than 10 years ago or close to 10 years ago, you may be ineligible for admission.
Applicants whose original Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science degree (or equivalent) was commenced more than 10 years ago or close to 10 years ago are strongly recommended to seek advice from the Admissions Office prior to submitting an application for Bachelor of Science (Honours). The Admissions Office will consult and confer with the relevant contacts in the Faculty of Science and the relevant School as appropriate.
For Science Honours:
Please note that, in some Schools and Disciplines, the minimum WAM requirement is higher than 65.00, particularly where entry is very competitive. For example, a minimum WAM of 75.00 is generally required for entry into Honours in Psychology.
* Relevant units of study must be nominated by the School or Discipline and must be accompanied by strong written support from the School or Discipline.
Willingness of a member of academic staff to act as your supervisor does not guarantee entry into Honours. However, admission into Honours is subject to an appropriate supervisor and project being available.
IELTS score- A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL - IBT score- A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Honours), you must:
Have qualified for or be a graduate with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification from another tertiary institution,
Have completed a relevant major relating to the intended Honours discipline,
For Science Honours:
Have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65.00 or have a credit average (65.00) in 48 credit points of relevant* 2000-level and 3000-level units of study, or (for Honours in the Arts Area) Have achieved an average of 70 or higher across the major, and
For Arts and Social Sciences Honours:
Have achieved an average of 70 or higher across the major, and
completed the prerequisites, including advanced senior units of study, as outlined in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Undergraduate Handbook.
The University's Coursework Rule requires Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Honours) students to complete their Honours program within 10 years of the commencement of their original qualifying Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science degree (or equivalent). As such, if your original Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science degree (or equivalent) was commenced more than 10 years ago or close to 10 years ago, you may be ineligible for admission.
Applicants whose original Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science degree (or equivalent) was commenced more than 10 years ago or close to 10 years ago are strongly recommended to seek advice from the Admissions Office prior to submitting an application for Bachelor of Science (Honours). The Admissions Office will consult and confer with the relevant contacts in the Faculty of Science and the relevant School as appropriate.
For Science Honours:
Please note that, in some Schools and Disciplines, the minimum WAM requirement is higher than 65.00, particularly where entry is very competitive. For example, a minimum WAM of 75.00 is generally required for entry into Honours in Psychology.
* Relevant units of study must be nominated by the School or Discipline and must be accompanied by strong written support from the School or Discipline.
Willingness of a member of academic staff to act as your supervisor does not guarantee entry into Honours. However, admission into Honours is subject to an appropriate supervisor and project being available.
IELTS score- A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL - IBT score- A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
Tuition
AUD
52,000