Acting as both a bridge to advanced research and an in-depth project, honours is an optional year that follows the successful completion of a three-year undergraduate degree.
Whatever topic you choose, prospective employers will value your ability to achieve a complex goal, meet deadlines, investigate independently, use resources effectively and write coherently. The Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation (Honours) consists of 50% coursework and 50% research work. The research component of this degree takes the form of a 15,000-word research thesis completed under the supervision of an academic employed in the School of Liberal Arts.
Studying honours is about:
- Learning research and navigation skills across a variety of information systems (archives, the library, databases, electronic research networks)
- Articulating complex ideas orally and in writing
- Working closely with a supervisor on a project with firm deadlines
- Devising, researching and writing an individual topic of study, with an extended argument or thesis.
UOW Ramsay Scholarship
The Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation has generously provided funding for scholarships valued at up to $20,000 per year for up to three (3) years.
Applications for the 2027 Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation and the associated UOW Ramsay Scholarship will open on 15 June 2026. More information about the scholarship, including eligibility and how to apply, will be available soon.
Scholarship recipients will enjoy; access to a dedicated study lounge, small class sizes, academic mentoring and opportunities to engage in a distinctive and enriching scholarly experience
You are strongly encouraged to apply if you are a high-achieving student intending to study the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation and believe you demonstrate the UOW Ramsay Scholar attributes.
UOW Ramsay Scholars are passionate, engaged, and entrepreneurial. They are responsible and collaborative contributors to their communities, creative and critical thinkers who challenge boundaries, and confident participants in discussion and debate. They demonstrate self-awareness, empathy, humility, and a commitment to empowering others. Ramsay Scholars exemplify UOW graduates as intellectually fearless, socially connected, and future-focused leaders.
