Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) BA(Hons)

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is a one-year postgraduate degree that allows students to further their study and enhance their career potential with advanced courses and supervised research alongside some of New Zealand's leading scholars.

Programme Overview

After graduating with a BA, students can complete a one-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) as a qualification in its own right. Alternatively, it can be a pathway to a further year of study in a Master of Arts programme. The BA(Hons) is an opportunity to extend understanding of an academic area that students already find intellectually rewarding and personally meaningful.

Programme Structure

• 120 points
• Advanced taught courses (75 or 90 points)
• A small research project such as a dissertation (usually 30 or 45 points)
• Students may be able to include up to 30 points from other subjects
• One year full-time or up to two years part-time
• The structure of the programme depends on the subject being studied.

Sample Programme Structure

Year One 120 Points

• Stage VII course (Elective course, 15 points)
• Stage VII course (Elective course, 15 points)
• Stage VII course (Elective course, 15 points)
• Stage VII course (Elective course, 15 points)
• Stage VII course (Elective course, 15 points)
• Stage VII course (Elective course, 15 points)
• Dissertation (30 points)

Subjects Available in this Programme

• Anthropology
• Art History
• Asian Studies
• Chinese
• Classical Studies and Ancient History
• Criminology
• Development Studies
• Drama
• Economics
• Education
• Employment Relations and Organisation Studies
• English
• French
• Gender Studies
• Geography
• German
• History
• Italian
• Japanese
• Latin
• Linguistics
• Media and Screen Studies
• Museums and Cultural Heritage
• Mori Studies
• Pacific Studies
• Philosophy
• Politics and International Relations
• Screen Production
• Sociology
• Spanish

Entry Requirements

Minimum Programme Requirements

• Study option: Taught 120 points
• Grade required: GPA 5.0 (for University of Auckland graduates) or GPE 5.0 (for other university graduates)
• Bachelor of Arts (for University of Auckland graduates) or an undergraduate degree in a similar discipline (for other university graduates)

Further Programme Requirements

• Students are also eligible for this programme if they have completed a Bachelor of Arts with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II, and a major in a prerequisite for their intended subject.
• Prerequisites are usually a major in the intended subject, but some subjects have more specific requirements.

Tuition Fees

2026 Fees

• Domestic students: NZ$9,392.40 $11,620.80
• International students: NZ$44,970 $52,838
• Fees are inclusive of 15% GST but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel, and health insurance, or living costs.

Key Dates

• Application closing dates:
  • Semester One 2026: 8 December 2025
  • Semester Two 2026: 8 June 2026
• Start dates:
  • Semester One 2026: 2 March 2026
  • Semester Two 2026: 20 July 2026

Career Opportunities

The BA(Hons) can enhance career potential by taking transferable skills and specialist knowledge to the next level. Possible career paths include:

• Content writer
• Diplomat
• Graduate archaeologist
• Journalist
• Marketing associate
• Policy adviser

Further Study Options

• Master of Arts
• Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies
• Master of Indigenous Studies
• Master of Public Policy
• Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages