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Take your studies to the next level and further develop your analytical and research skills while you follow your passion. With this one-year Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Honours) degree at UNSW, you’ll pursue your curiosity, deepen your knowledge and equip yourself to create real-life solutions, undertaking an independent research thesis. Take your studies to the next level with this one-year Honours degree. Suitable for high achieving students upon completion of an undergraduate pass degree in Arts, International Studies or Social Science, the Honours year will further develop your analytical and research skills in your chosen discipline of study.
The Honours program in Politics and International Relations requires the completion of 48 UOC (the equivalent of one year full-time study or two years part-time study).
The Honours program involves seminars and the completion of a research project or thesis. It consists of 18 UOC of coursework and 30 UOC of thesis/project. The thesis/research project should not exceed 20,000 words in length.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2026
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
Students must have completed the UNSW Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of International Studies or Bachelor of Social Research and Policy or other recognised Level 7 qualification with a major in a stream offered in the program. Students in a dual degree must have completed 144 UOC including all requirements for the Arts, International Studies or Social Research and Policy component. Entry to Honours requires a WAM of 70 or higher (or equivalent) in the stream(s) seeking to be further studied.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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