Honours at Adelaide
Honours is generally a one-year qualification taken after an undergraduate degree and involves further study in a particular discipline area.
In some areas, Honours is available as part of the final year of a four year undergraduate degree.
Honours is a great way to investigate a subject area of interest in greater detail. It is recognised as a prestigious qualification that further develops research, writing and organisational skills. It also demonstrates your ability to undertake high-level study.
To find out more about our Honours programs, visit Degree Finder.
Upcoming Changes to Honours
Honours programs for 2013 will not be affected by the changes below.
The University has recognised that an Honours qualification can have multiple meanings and uses. Additionally, it is increasingly not considered a pathway for entry into research, both internationally and within Australia.
For these reasons, we are changing the focus of our Honours degrees. After 2014 a one year Honours program will no longer lead to direct entry into a PhD.
Between 2013 and 2015, the University will introduce the following new pathways to further study, tailored specifically to student needs:
- A new Masters pathway to further research study and a research career;
- An Honours pathway focussed on future professional employment.
To learn more about the upcoming changes, view the video below:
Life Impact Profile
"The option to choose coursework topics and an individual research project in an area of interest, has allowed me to develop a program that suits my career goals. The coursework topics I have chosen will provide me with a solid grounding for future postgraduate studies.
The level of staff support in the honours year has also been fantastic, with the opportunity to engage with an expert supervisor in an area of interest and to be taught by both researchers and clinicians another highlight of the program."
CARLY SUTHERLAND
