A university degree with honors; -- a term used in Great Britain.
Institutions adopt one of two approaches to honours. In a three-year undergraduate course or part-time equivalent, honours is available as an additional year of full-time study or part-time equivalent to meritorious students. In a four- or five-year course, honours is awarded on the basis of superior performance in the course.
A higher qualification than a pass degree at undergraduate level, gained after more advanced or specialised study. An honours degree frequently involves an additional year of full time study or part time equivalent for meritorious students. In some courses, Honours may be awarded on the basis of superior performance in the course. For information on Honours courses
The (Hons) after your BA, BSc etc. stands for with honours. An Honours degree is of a higher standard than an ordinary or pass degree. Almost all degrees now are awarded with honours. Honours degrees are awarded by a classification system. First Class (1st) - This is the highest level for exceptional performance. Upper Second Class (2.1) - This is the next highest level. Lower Second Class (2.2) - Most honours degrees awarded at this level. Third Class (3rd) - The lowest pass grade.
The classification system used for most undergraduate degrees which may be awarded with First Class honours, Upper Second Class honours, Lower Second Class honours or Third Class honours according to the level of performance of the student.
a degree program in which you would take a more intensive concentration in their major area.
The honours year is a final year of specialised study in the area a student has completed a major, usually consisting of a combination of coursework and a major thesis. Honours is also the highest grade band used in assessment. Honours are divided into four levels: H1 (80-100), H2A (75-79), H2B (70-74), H3 (65-69).
Either a compulsory or extra fourth year of study in which you will be able to undertake more extensive research within your chosen area. I—J—K
A candidate for the degree with honours must, in the years of the program allocated for the corresponding pass degree, undertake the program approved by the Faculty for the pass degree as well as any extra work required for the honours program.
an intensive four-year program for those students who meet the higher academic requirements and wish to specialize in a specific are of study
a term used in three main contexts. A one-year stand-alone Honours Bachelors degree is offered in many fields for students who have successfully completed a three-year Bachelors degree at a high standard. A number of four-year Bachelors degrees have the option of applying for Honours, in which case the Honours component usually comprises additional dissertation work undertaken in the final year of study. Thirdly, Honours Masters awards (e.g. MA (Hons)) distinguish Higher Degree by Research awards from Higher Degree by Coursework awards (MA).
In-depth study in a student’s area of concentration within the Bachelor of Arts Programme. Required for admission to most graduate schools.
either an additional year of full-time study after a three-year full-time degree, predominantly spent on a research project, or, in the case of a four-or-more-year full-time single degree, a defined higher level of expectation for meritorious students in the later stages of the course.
A higher qualification than a pass degree, gained after more advanced or specialised study. An honours degree frequently involves one more year of study than a pass degree.
Some degrees may be completed "with Honours". This may involve either the completion of a separate honours year or additional work in the later years of the course or meritorious achievement over all years of the course. Honours are awarded in a Class (Class 1, Class II, Class III) and sometimes there are two divisions within Class II.
An in-depth study you can complete as part of a Bachelors degree program. Students are usually recommended for Honours by their faculty, based on their academic performance. You may need to complete Honours before you can apply for some postgraduate courses. International student You are an international student if you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, but you are enrolled (or are applying for enrolment) at an Australian school or university. You are either a temporary resident or you hold a student visa. Laboratory A class where you do hands-on experiments or other practical activities.
in universities, the specialization in one discipline, usually during the third and fourth years of study. It is designed for students of above average ability.
A full British undergraduate degree that usually requires completion of a final year dissertation or research project.
Bachelor's degrees are generally awarded as honours degrees in one of three classes, First, Second or Third, depending on the overall marks awarded. Those who reach the pass mark, but fail to attain a high enough mark to gain honours graduate with a pass degree.
An undergraduate degree more specialized than for ordinary studies and denotes a GPA of 3.0 or greater. Policy ED 16-0.
Some Bachelor Degrees may be completed "with Honours". This may involve either the completion of a separate Honours Year or additional work in the later years of the program or meritorious achievement over all years of the program. Honours are awarded by Class (First class; Second class, Division A; Second class, Division B; Third class). I-K
A term sometimes used to refer to a recognition of excellence that you have received. If you graduate with honours such as the "Dean's Honours List," you will have this notation appear on official University transcripts and diplomas. For details of what honours are available for your plan, look under your faculty/department in the Undergradate Calendar or Graduate Calendar.
An Honours degree distinguishes a graduate as a high achiever. Honours can be studied in one of two ways at UOW. In most three-year degrees, honours is available as an additional (4th) year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) to students who achieve a high standard in their undergraduate degree. In a four- or five-year course, honours is awarded for meritorious performance throughout the degree, often with a weighting on the later years of the course. The admission requirements and classes of honours awarded are defined in the Course rules in the UOW Undergraduate Calendar.