You can undertake honours at UWA, even if you completed your undergraduate degree at another university.
Honours courses
Honours involves undertaking an additional year of study at the end of your bachelor's degree, rather than courses where honours is awarded for exceptional performance within the standard course.
Honours students conduct a research project, developing valuable skills in advanced problem-solving, critical thinking, independent learning and communication that are highly regarded by employers.
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) will take honours as part of their four-year course. Advanced training in research and communication skills will commence in the first year of the course.
Applications – Australian students
UWA students
- Apply online via studentConnect. Applications will open in mid October and will close in mid December for February entry.
- The University will let you know the outcome of your application.
See askUWA for more information.
Students from other Australian universities
Read the information sheet before applying on-line.
- Contact the school in which you're interested. Many schools have honours coordinators who can advise you on supervision and entry requirements. Your honours application will remain incomplete if you fail to make contact with the appropriate UWA school.
- Ensure that the school honours coordinator or head of school completes the relevant school decision section in your online application.
- Submit your original or properly certified copies of your academic transcripts to the Admissions Centre as soon as possible.
- You will be notified by the Admissions Centre of the outcome of your application as soon as practicable. Your letter of offer will include the information you need to complete your enrolment.
Applications – International students
Current UWA international students
- Apply online via studentConnect.
- The University will advise you if you are successful.
- If you wish to take up your honours place, contact the International Centre for a new letter of offer and Confirmation of Enrolment.
- Use these documents when renewing your visa through the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
See askUWA for more information.
International students from other universities
Download and complete an undergraduate application form and forward to the International Centre.
Include information on your proposed honours project so the University can find a suitable supervisor for you.
- Once a supervisor is found, the University will make you an offer of a place.