Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
The Honours Year
The honours year is an additional (fourth) year of specialised study in one or two of the following disciplines: accounting, finance, actuarial studies, economics and management and marketing . (Please refer to the University Course and Subject Handbook for details on program structure.) It is an integrated program with small classes and an emphasis on research and specialised subject areas. It is normally taken on a full-time basis immediately after finishing the requirements for the three-year pass degree (degree requirements can be found in the University Course and Subject Handbook. Provision exists for deferred entry in exceptional circumstances.
Intending applicants should note that students must commence the honours year within two years of completing the requirements of the ordinary (pass) degree.
The honours year is open to commerce students and all double degree commerce students. Graduates of other institutions are also welcome to apply.
The honours degree is an entry qualification for a masters degree and a PhD within Australia or overseas. A good honours degree also assists students in obtaining scholarships or other forms of financial support to undertake higher degrees. Career advancement has also tended to be more rapid for honours graduates.
Full details of the honours program of the honours year are available in the University Course and Subject Handbook.