Honours and further study

Honours (research based) is a fourth year of specialised study, usually taken after a three year degree, such as Bachelors degree. This type of Honours program involves research and research training.

You can find more about Honours (research based) and the areas of study available, from the Faculty Honours information sites below.

Arts and Education

Business and Law

Health

Science, Engineering and Built Environment and School of Life and Environmental Sciences

(Deakin also offers another type of Honours program called on-course Honours, if you are a current Deakin student contact your Faculty for more information).

How to apply

You can apply for Honours (research based) via the Deakin Applicant Portal. 

You should also contact the relevant Faculty Student Support Office or Honours Co-ordinator to find out if you need to submit a proposed thesis topic or referee details with your application.

Further study

Deakin has an extensive list of postgraduate programs.  We are strongly committed to lifelong learning and we give students choices about the way they study. Find out more by visiting Postgraduate study at Deakin.