Applications for honours in the School of Social Science will only be considered for Semester One entry. It is not possible to commence the honours program mid-year.

Application Due Dates

Domestic and International applicants are required to complete the online application process by the following dates:

  • For Semester 1, 2026 intake - 2:00PM Friday, 7 November 2025

Applications are processed after the application deadline. The student administration team will be in touch should we require any further information to make a decicion on your application.

Offers are made after the application deadline up until February the year of commencement. Applicants will be notified via email of the outcome.

Please see the Honours - How to apply page for information on the online application process.

Honours Orientation Session

All commencing honours students are required to attend the Orientation Session held during Orientation Week in February. This will be listed on the Orientation website: https://orientation.uq.edu.au/

Honours Information Sessions

Honours Information Sessions are usually held in September and October each year. These sessions are for students preparing to apply for honours in the following year.