- Duration
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: Varies
- Next start date
- 2025 Semester Two – 21 July
- 2026 Semester One – 2 March
- Available locations
- City
- Points
- 120
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
Programme overview
After graduating with a BA, you can complete a one-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) as a qualification in its own right. Alternatively, it can be a pathway to a further year of study in a Master of Arts programme.
The BA(Hons) is an opportunity to extend your understanding of an academic area that you already find intellectually rewarding and personally meaningful. There's also the option of pursuing a subject that's different from your undergraduate major so long as you have the required background.
During your honours year, you can deepen your knowledge in small classes with some of New Zealand’s leading scholars. It's a great opportunity to hone skills that will be an advantage in any career.
Programme structure
- 120 points
- Advanced taught courses (75 or 90 points)
- A small research project such as a dissertation (usually 30 or 45 points)
- You may be able to include up to 30 points from other subjects
- One year full-time or up to two years part-time
- The structure of your programme depends on the subject that you are studying.
- You can find the specific courses that you can take in the BA(Hons) Schedule.
Postgraduate pathway
Download the Arts postgraduate pathway (14KB, PDF)
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Sample programme structure
Year one 120 points
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- Name:
- Stage VII course
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- Stage VII course
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- Stage VII course
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- Stage VII course
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- Stage VII course
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- Stage VII course
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- Dissertation
- Type:
- Dissertation
- Points:
- 30 pts
Where could this programme take you?
The BA(Hons) can enhance your career potential by taking your transferable skills and specialist knowledge to the next level. You will develop an advanced understanding in your field, sharpen your analysis of complex information, and formulate robust arguments. The enduring experience of honours-level study can steer you in many different directions as you prepare for the future world of work.
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