Bachelor of Arts with Honours
BA(Hons)
Duration
1 year full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Master of Arts
- Master of Arts (Thesis)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Duration
1 year full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Master of Arts
- Master of Arts (Thesis)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Download Brochure
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts with Honours is for high-achieving Bachelor of Arts students (or from equivalent degrees) who can select from a wide range of subjects in the humanities and social sciences. Participants typically undertake a personalised study programme which will include a research component as well as taught electives.
For more information about why students should consider studying a postgraduate Arts programme at UC, see the Postgraduate Prospectus.
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 your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
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. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
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.
See the Bachelor of Arts with Honours Schedule for course options and requirements for each subject.
Contact Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts for information about these subject areas:
You may progress to a variety of master's degrees in your subject area, and eventually a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
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 and graduate profiles.
- 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 you can do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
See Tuition Fee Structure for more information
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) |
| 2024 | 120 | Banded fee - actual fee will be determined by course selection. | $8,180 |
| 2023 | 120 | Banded fee - actual fee will be determined by course selection. | $7,961 |
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) |
| 2024 | 120 | This is an indicative fee - total tuition fee will be dependent on your course selection (banded) | $35,400 |
| 2023 | 120 | This is an indicative fee - total tuition fee will be dependent on your course selection (banded) | $34,000 |
Contact us
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours.
Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
Phone +64 3 369 3377
Email artsdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz