Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
Degree Structure
The degree normally requires completion of at least 192 units approved by the Faculty of Arts on the recommendation of the PhB Convenor with which the candidate’s academic advisor is associated, including:
- No more than 48 units from courses offered at 1000 level;
- A minimum of 96 units from courses offered at 2000/3000 level;
- A minimum of 96 units from courses offered by the Faculty of Arts;
- Completion of a minimum of 60 units in an Arts disciplinary area, with the approval of the Assistant Dean (Honours & PhB) to meet eligibility requirements for entry to Honours;
- Completion of a major from a second disciplinary area, either within the Arts Faculty OR a major from another Faculty;
- Completion of a minimum of 36 units of Advanced Studies courses ARTS1101, ARTS1102, ARTS2101, ARTS2102, ARTS3101, ARTS3102; and
- An Honours year to the value of 48 units in a discipline within the Faculty of Arts and completed at first class honours level.
The Assistant Dean (Honours & PhB) can approve variations to the above pattern where appropriate.
Typical PhB Program Pattern
|
Stage |
First semester |
Second semester |
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Year 1 |
ARTS1101 Advanced Studies 1 (6u) (common AS course) |
ARTS 1102 Advanced Studies 2 (6u) (common AS course) |
|
Year 2 |
ARTS 2101 Advanced Studies 3 (6u) (common AS course) |
ARTS 2102 Advanced Studies 4 (6u) (common AS course) |
|
Year 3 |
ARTS3101 Advanced Studies 5 (6u) |
ARTS3102 Advanced Studies 6 (6u) |
|
Year 4 |
Arts Honours thesis – (80%) and |
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NB: Advanced Studies courses may count towards majors.
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
