Offered By	ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Duration	4 years full-time
Minimum	192 units
Academic Contact	Prof. Larry Saha and lawrence.saha@anu.edu.au
Academic Plan	4141HBPHIL
CRICOS Code	058580G
UAC Code	130015(PhB (ANU) / B Arts (H) (NUS)) 130013(PhB (ANU) / B Arts (H) (NUS))

The PhB/BA (Hons) can be taken in one of the following majors - English, History, Political Science, Philosophy or Sociology and is offered as a joint program by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (NUS) and the College of Arts & Social Sciences (ANU). This highly selective program provides a challenging course of study for intellectually ambitious students who aspire to study at the highest level. It is an integrated program leading to an Honours award. Every student receives intensive individual attention from an academic advisor.

At ANU it is offered to both direct school entry students or to current PhB students and at NUS it is only offered to Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences students in the University Scholars Program.

This is a four-year, Honours only, research-based degree. You will spend three semesters in residence at your ‘host’ university and will write your Honours thesis at your ‘home’ university. If your institution of primary enrolment is the NUS, you spend the first three semesters there, your next three semesters at ANU and your final two semesters back at NUS. If you are primarily enrolled at the ANU, you will spend the first three semesters there, your next three semesters at NUS and your final two semesters back at ANU. The PhB/BA (Hons) is flexible in its structure with your program determined each year in collaboration with your academic advisor. One quarter of your studies in the first three years will consist of individually tailored advanced studies courses specifically designed to provide you with a strong base in research.

To qualify for this degree, you will need to complete all of the course requirements, normally at High Distinction level, and complete the Honours year with first class honours. After your completion of the equivalent of each 48 units for the degree, the College will determine whether your level of performance is sufficient to remain in the degree program. It will be possible to transfer to another undergraduate degree program of the College and receive credit for work successfully completed in the PhB/BA (Hons).

A strict quota will apply to enrolments in this degree program. A wide range of scholarships is available to potential applicants.

There is significant flexibility and you can tailor your program of study in consultation with the Joint Degree Program (JDP) coordinator at your ‘home’ institution.

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant academic qualifications. If you hold more than one qualification, admission will be based on your overall record. Tertiary qualifications are generally weighted more heavily than secondary. If you have completed an approved tertiary preparation course or alternative entry scheme, you will be assessed on the results of that scheme alone, unless you have undertaken subsequent study.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission pathways.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Entry Requirement	Entry Level
ATAR	99
QLD Band	1
International Baccalaureate	41

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission in 2010. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

The entry requirements above are for domestic applicants only.

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

Prerequisites

None but there may be prerequisites or levels of assumed knowledge for individual subjects i.e. post-beginners language subjects.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.