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 (Master 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. During this session students are given more information about the honours year and the School's expectations of students.
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 Honours Dates
Commencing 2027
Honours Information Session - An information session for students interested in commencing Honours in 2027 will be held in September/October 2026. Updates for the session will be posted closer to the time.
Expression of Interest (EOI) - Expressions of Interest for students who are interested in commencing Honours in 2027 are due in early November 2026. An updated date will be posted closer to the time.
Online Honours Application - Students are expected to complete the online Honours Application process around the same time as submitting their expression of interest, and no later than December 2026.
Commencing 2026
Students commencing Honours this year should have attended the Honours Welcome Session held on Friday 20th February 2026. Please ensure you read through a copy of the Session's slides if you were unable to attend.
Honours Prizes
- The Donald Tugby Anthropology Prize
- The John Western Sociology Prize
- The School of Social Science Honours Prize
Honours Resources
Contact us
For all enquiries regarding Honours study, please contact: student.socsci@uq.edu.au
Honours Convenor: Dr Jonah Rimer