Why study Honours?
Honours provides you with skills that are highly sought after by employers. Specifically you will obtain advanced training in research design and methods, gain experience in conducting independent research and gain advanced communication skills. Students who do very well during their Honours year may be eligible to go onto a research higher degree (MPhil or PhD).
What does Honours involve?
Honours is a fourth year of study following completion of your undergraduate degree. During this fourth year you complete:
- Advanced course work in research design, theory, and cross disciplinary communication
- Independent research on a topic of your choosing and a thesis
The Honours program teaches:
- critical analysis
- advanced research methods
- incisive reading skills
- improved communication skills
- improved interpersonal skills
- independent learning
- how to plan, research and produce a substantial project
To learn more about Honours you are encouraged to attend the information session that is held in September/October or to make an appointment with the Honours convenor.
How to Apply?
Mid-year entry (Semester 2 commencement) is not accepted for the School of Social Science Honours programs. All applications will only be considered for Semester 1 entry.
- Please read through the Important Honours Dates below
- Attend an Honours Information session the year before you would like to commence Honours
- Check the Honours Entry Requirements
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for Honours AND
- Submit an online Honours Application via apply.uq.edu.au
How to Apply for Honours Honours Entry Requirements
Important Dates - Commencing 2027
Honours Information Session
Students interested in commencing Honours in 2027 need to attend the Honours Information session. The Honours information session was held on Wednesday 23 September 2026. If you missed the session, you can download a copy of the slides below. The session was not recorded.
Honours Information Session Slides
Expression of Interest (EOI)
Download the Expression of Interest form (PDF) below and once completed, email it to student.socsci@uq.edu.au. You will receive an email response to confirm lodgment of your EOI form. Expression of Interest forms for students who are interested in commencing Honours in 2027 are due on the 30th October 2026 (Friday Week 13).
If you have any issues completing the EOI PDF form or need accessibility accommodations, please contact the School Student Admin Team - student.socsci@uq.edu.au.
Online Honours Application
Students are expected to complete the online Honours Application process at the same time as submitting their expression of interest.
Online Application via apply.uq.edu.au
Supervisor Allocation
At the School of Social Science, Honours students are allocated their supervisors - students do not choose their supervisors. If you have spoken with an academic about supervision, this will be considered, but the School makes no guarantee that the academic you have spoken with will be your supervisor. The School may limit places depending on supervisor availability. Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process.
Why you should consider Honours
Honours Prizes
Honours Resources
Contact us
For all enquiries regarding Honours study, please contact: student.socsci@uq.edu.au
Honours Convenor: Dr Jonah Rimer