The BA (honours) degree develops core skills and knowledge in theory and research in the humanities and social sciences. The program is based on a combination of coursework and a research project in the chosen field of study. Its objective is to produce graduates who will be able to think clearly, flexibly and critically, and be able to weigh up evidence and arguments and make rational choices. Graduates should be able to express themselves effectively, both orally and in writing; be able to work cooperatively in a team; and be able to demonstrate a depth of understanding in one or more fields of knowledge. The Honours Program also prepares students for further study at the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) level. Fields of Study Ancient History Anthropology Archaeology Art History Chinese Classical Languages Communication and Cultural Studies Criminology Drama Economics English Literature French Geography German History Indonesian International Relations Japanese Journalism and Mass Communication Korean Linguistics Mathematics Music Peace and Conflict Studies Philosophy Political Science Psychology Public Policy Russian Sociology Spanish Sports Studies Studies in Religion Program Structure The courses offered in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#). A standard full-time study load is 8 units per semester. The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Bachelor of Arts (Honours). These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.