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Apply for study in 2025

Gain a competitive edge in the corporate world or set your path towards a PhD.

Boost your job prospects in a competitive market or open the door towards a career in research.

What is Honours?

An Honours degree allows you to build on your Bachelor studies, deepen your knowledge and expand your networks.

It also provides you with a valuable grounding in research as it is a pathway to a Higher Degree by Research, such as a Doctorate degree (PhD) or Masters by Research.

You can pursue an Honours degree in one of two ways:

by undertaking an additional year of specialised study once you have completed your bachelor degree, or
through a four-year bachelor which includes an honours year.

Throughout your Honours year you will work with an academic supervisor to discuss your research and receive guidance on your project.

Why choose Honours?

An Honours degree will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market as it will demonstrate skills in critical analysis, project management and a passion for your chosen field.

It can also demonstrate you have achieved high academic standards and are capable of thriving in a career in research.

If a PhD or Masters by Research is on your radar for the future, an Honours year will open the door to these opportunities and prepare you for the skills and expertise required. It will also allow you to study an area of your interest in further depth, allowing you to build your expertise in that field and connect with distinguished academics.

Why choose Flinders for your Honours Year?

Pursuing Honours at Flinders will help build your network with revered academics and experts in their field, connections you can take advantage of later in your research or professional career.

Honours is offered on campus only, providing you with direct access to respected and experienced academics and state-of-the-art facilities.

Your gateway to a PhD

Studying Honours will provide a solid grounding in research skills and enhanced knowledge to help you progress towards a higher degree by research. Use skills you will acquire in research, critical analysis and innovative problem solving and be a part of new discoveries that will shape our world.

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Honours courses

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Business & Commerce

Bachelor of Business (Honours) | M⁺
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Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) | M
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Creative Arts & Industries

Bachelor of Performance (Honours)

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) in:

Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Enterprise, Fashion, Screen, Visual Arts, Visual Effects for Entertainment Design.
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Bachelor of Creative Industries (Honours)

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Computer Science, Geospatial IT, Mathematics/Statistics & IT

Bachelor of Geospatial Information Systems (Honours)
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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science | M⁺
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Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) | M⁺
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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematics and Statistics | M⁺
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Visit the College of Science and Engineering project website to view projects on offer

Criminology

Bachelor of Criminology (Honours) | M⁺
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Education

Bachelor of Education (Honours) | M⁺Admission requirements and study program

Engineering & Design and Technology

Bachelor of Design and Technology (Honours) | M⁺
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Visit the College of Science and Engineering project website to view projects on offer

Environment & Biological Sciences

A Bachelor of Science (Honours) can be undertaken in:

Biological Sciences | M⁺
Environment | M⁺

Admission requirements and study program

Visit the College of Science and Engineering project website to view projects on offer

Health & Medical Science

Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours) *New in 2025*

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) | M⁺
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A Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) can be taken in:

Medical Science | M⁺
Paramedicine | M⁺
Public Health | M⁺
Counselling (Behavioural Health) | M⁺

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Humanities & Social Sciences

A Bachelor of Arts (Honours) can be undertaken in:

Applied Linguistics
Archaeology
Biological Sciences | M⁺
Business | M⁺
Creative Writing
Criminology
Drama
English
French
Geography and Environmental Studies
History
Indigenous and Australian Studies
Indonesian
Italian
Modern Greek
Philosophy
Psychology
Screen and Media
Sociology
Spanish
Women's and Gender Studies

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International Relations and Political Science

Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science (Honours)| M+
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Languages & Culture

Bachelor of Archaeology (Honours)
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in:

Applied Linguistics
Archaeology
Biological Sciences
Business
BA Creative Writing
Criminology
Drama
English
French
Geography and Environmental Studies
History
Indigenous and Australian Studies
Indonesian
Italian
Modern Greek
Philosophy
Screen and Media
Sociology
Spanish
Women's and Gender Studies

Admission requirements and study program

Public Health, Paramedicine & Counselling (Behavioural Health)

Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours)

A Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) can be taken in:

Medical Science | M⁺
Public Health | M⁺
Counselling (Behavioural Health) | M⁺

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Nursing & Midwifery

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)
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Psychology

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours)

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Science

Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours) | M⁺
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Bachelor of Applied Geographical Information Systems (Honours)
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A Bachelor of Science (Honours) can be undertaken in:

Biological Sciences | M⁺
Biotechnology| M⁺
Chemical and Physical Sciences | M⁺
Information Technology| M⁺
Environment | M⁺
Mathematics and Statistics| M⁺

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Visit the College of Science and Engineering project website to view projects on offer

Sport

Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Activity (Honours) | M⁺
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Bachelor of Sport and Active Recreation (Honours) | M+

Get Inspired

Honours in Health Sciences drives passion for care

After more than 16 years as a registered nurse, Krystle Waltrovitz knew she wanted to branch out into the world of research to have a greater impact on her community.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor degree within a related discipline and have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average of 5.00* or above.

Some disciplines such as our One Year Psychology (Honours) degree may require a higher GPA for admission and have additional entry requirements. Visit the One Year Psychology Honours information page for more information including the application timeline.

^{*please refer to specific course information as some Honours courses require a higher GPA for entry.}

How to Apply

Applications are submitted directly to the University.

Applications for 2025 are now open.

Read through our one year honours application guide.

The guide will assist you to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria to apply for Honours at Flinders, and includes details of the application and selection process including what supporting documentation you need to provide.

One Year Honours domestic guide

Get in touch with the Honours coordinator for your discipline to discuss your research project and supervision.

Science and Engineering Honours applicants are also required to undergo an expression of interest process for their preferred project.

Search for an Honours coordinator

Complete the Project Proposal Form with your Honours supervisor in readiness for submission.

One Year Honours Project Proposal Form*

_{*Science and Engineering applicants do not have to submit this form but must undergo the Expression of Interest process in it's place. Psychology applicants do not submit this form but must meet other requirements.}

Submit your application via the online application system.

Applicants who are studying or have completed their Bachelor degree at a university other than Flinders University will need to provide their official academic transcript with their application.

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Application timeline

Mon 19 Aug 2024	Applications for Semester 1 and Semester 2 entry open
Fri 29 Nov 2024	Sem 1 entry Science and Engineering guaranteed equal consideration deadline 11.59pm (ACST)
Mon 20 Jan 2025	Sem 1 entry Science and Engineering applications close 11.59pm (ACST)
Mon 3 Feb 2025	Sem 1 teaching commences for Science and Engineering Honours courses
Mon 10 Feb 2025	Sem 1 entry applications close 11.59pm (ACST)
Mon 3 Mar 2025	Sem 1 teaching commences for other Honours courses
Fri 4 July 2025	Sem 2 entry Science and Engineering guaranteed equal consideration deadline 11.59pm (ACST)
Mon 7 July 2025	Sem 2 entry applications close 11.59pm (ACST)
Mon 28 July 2025	Sem 2 teaching commences for Honours courses

Fees and scholarships

Honours degrees are still classified as undergraduate.

If you are a domestic student you can continue to defer your Student Contribution through HECS-HELP, provided you meet the eligibility criteria. While eligible for Commonwealth support, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens are not eligible to defer their student contribution amounts to HECS-HELP.

International students will need to pay their first semester's tuition fees prior to receiving their Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

A number of Honours scholarships are available throughout the year, including for Indigenous and regional and remote students. Head to the scholarships page and search for Honours.

Financial support is available to Flinders students through a range of government and donor-funded scholarships, plus support from external Trust and Foundations.

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