The Bachelor of Advanced Studies is a combined four (sometimes five) year undergraduate degree that offers you the flexibility to explore multiple interests and to distinguish yourself in your final year.
In your final year, you can choose to undertake advanced coursework or an honours research project.
This degree enables you to:
This course structure is indicative only and subject to change, but a combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies could look like this:
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
---|---|---|---|
Major 1 | Major 1 | Major 1 | Major 2 |
Core/elective | Open Learning Environment unit | Major 1 | Major 2 |
Core/elective | Elective | Elective | Advanced coursework / Honours coursework |
Minor/Major 2 | Minor/Major 2 | Minor/Major 2 | Advanced coursework / Honours coursework |
Major 1 | Major 1 | Major 1 | Advanced coursework / Honours research project |
Core/elective | Open Learning Environment unit | Major 1 | Advanced coursework / Honours research project |
Core/elective | Elective/ Major 2 |
Elective/ Major 2 |
Project / Honours research project |
Minor/Major 2 | Minor/Major 2 | Minor/Major 2 | Project / Honours research project |
The Bachelor of Advanced Studies is an additional year of intensive study that complements your prior studies and deepens your expertise in your chosen field. It can increase your employment prospects or enable you to pursue further research.
The Bachelor of Advanced Studies can be completed via the Coursework or Honours pathways (see below).
The Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Coursework) provides an opportunity to experience work outside the classroom by collaborating on a substantial real-world project in a professional, community or entrepreneurial setting.
You'll also undertake advanced units that challenge and hone your critical thinking abilities.
Students will need to select a discipline area when applying. Options include:
The Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours) provides an opportunity to undertake a supervised but independent research project as well as connected advanced Honours coursework. It is open to high achieving students who have completed an undergraduate degree and meet the admission criteria.
Curious about honours? Learn how honours research projects work.