Bachelor of Arts with Honours
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Overview
Bachelor of Arts with Honours
Introduction
The Bachelor of Arts with Honours or BA(Hons) is for high-achieving Bachelor of Arts students (or those from equivalent degrees) to select from a wide range of subjects in the humanities and social sciences.
UC's BA honours degree is made up of a personalised study programme, which includes elective coursework and a supervised research component.
Bachelor of Arts with Honours
Entry requirements
To apply for a BA(Hons) you must have qualified for a bachelor's degree, and satisfied the prerequisites for your major subject. Prerequisites vary between departments, but normally good grades in 300-level courses in the subject is required.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Undergraduate language requirements.
See how to provide your English language evidence to UC.
If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Bachelor of Arts with Honours
How do I plan my degree?
The Bachelor of Arts with Honours comprises three to nine courses, one of which must be a research course.
It will normally be completed within 1 year, but may be completed part-time in up to 2 years from the first year of enrolment.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours.
Bachelor of Arts with Honours
Subjects and courses
See the Bachelor of Arts with Honours Schedule for course options and requirements for each subject.
Domestic students
2025 tuition fee estimate: $8,675 (120 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $9,196 (120 points)
International students
2025 tuition fee estimate: $36,800 (120 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $38,200 (120 points)
2027 tuition fee estimate: $40,200 (120 points)
Bachelor of Arts with Honours
Further study
You may progress to a variety of master's degrees in your subject area, and eventually a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Bachelor of Arts with Honours
Career opportunities
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
