Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
Degree Structure
The degree normally requires completion of at least 192 units approved by the College of Arts & Social Sciences 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 College of Arts & Social Sciences;
- Completion of a minimum of 60 units in an Arts disciplinary area, with the approval of the Assistant Dean (PhB) to meet eligibility requirements for entry to Honours;
- 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 College of Arts & Social Sciences and completed at first class honours level.
The Assistant Dean (PhB) can approve variations to the above pattern where appropriate.
Typical PhB Program Pattern
|
Stage |
First semester |
Second semester |
|
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) Later year major course (6u) |
ARTS 2102 Advanced Studies 4 (6u) |
|
Year 3 |
ARTS3101 Advanced Studies 5 (6u) Later year major courses (12u) |
ARTS3102 Advanced Studies 6 (6u) Later year major course (6u) |
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Year 4 |
Arts Honours year (48 units) |
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NB: Advanced Studies courses may count towards majors.
The Degree with Honours
Information on honours for Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours).
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
