Bachelor of Arts with Honours - BA(Hons): Fees & Entry Requirements at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Bachelor of Arts with Honours - BA(Hons)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Enhance your Bachelor's degree with advanced study and research in your major subject area.Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects with a BA(Hons). Refine your research, writing and analytical skills while expanding your knowledge.You'll need to complete 120 points over one year, or if studying part time, over a maximum of four years.At Honours level your learning will be more self-directed. You'll have the opportunity to do a 30-point research project and this will include designing, undertaking and reporting on a research project under supervision.As an Honours student you'll be in smaller classes and will be able to build closer relationships with academic staff.If you want to continue studying at an advanced level and have at least a B average in your Bachelor's degree for the subject you intend to study (or a B+ average for some subjects), then you can do a BA(Hons).Complete a Master'sAt the end of your Honours year you can apply to continue your studies to gain a Master of Arts, which you'll be able to complete in one further year of study.

Majors

  • Art History
  • Asian Studies
  • Classical Studies
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Which department am I in?

Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 Trimesters)

Tuition fees
NZ$38,350.00 (19,30,142) per year
Books & Stationery – 870 (1 year of study)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn, Wellington,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (2 Trimesters)

Tuition fees
NZ$38,350.00 (19,30,142) per year
Books & Stationery – 870 (1 year of study)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn, Wellington,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

A LEVELS - Three GCE Advanced Level passes; one subject must be at grade C or higher.INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE - Achievement of the Diploma. A grade of 3 or higher in Higher Level. English A or B; or a grade of 5 or higher in Standard Level English A fulfils the English-language requirement.Successful completion of a one-year qualification rated Level 4 or higher by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and taught by a New Zealand polytechnic or university; or successful completion of one year of full-time study towards such a qualification, with at least a B averageCambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE, New Zealand) – Gain a minimum of 120 points on the New Zealand Tariff Score table, and a minimum grade of D in each of at least three subjects equivalent to those in the approved subjects list for NCEA at AS or A level. Gain a minimum D pass in IGCSE Mathematics and a minimum E pass in AS English Language or AS English Literature.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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