Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

How long is a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree?

1 year

Intakes

February

Fees

How much does a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree cost?

In 2026, the annual tuition fees for this course are:

• RM43,200 for Malaysian students
• RM49,920 for international students.

General fees:

• Application (once only) - RM100
• Registration (once only) - RM200
• General amenities (per semester) - RM100
• International student pass application - Click here.

You’ll work on personal research projects relating to any of the following five broad areas of research:

• communication
• global studies
• gender studies
• film, television and screen studies.

Due to the increasingly intersectional nature of these categories, there’s no limit to the topics that you can work on as part of your dissertation. The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree  has produced some successful and resourceful students in the past.

There are two assessment components to this course amounting to a total of 48 credit points:

• A 15,000 to 18,000-word research dissertation that you must produce at the end of the academic year (24 credit points)
• Two complementary coursework units to equip you with the necessary skills to successfully navigate research issues, methodologies and other academic theories (24 credit points).

The Monash University Handbook has detailed information about the course structure and requirements.

What can you do with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree?

Monash University Malaysia's Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree is the perfect choice if you're looking for a top-notch education that can prepare you for various career paths. With its comprehensive curriculum and highly qualified faculty, you'll gain the transferable skills essential for success in any industry.

A Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree provides a solid foundation for a rewarding career, from critical thinking and problem-solving to communication and research skills. Not only will you receive a world-class education, but you'll also have access to a wide range of resources and opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

Due to the highly practical nature of this course, there are no shortages of rewarding career opportunities available to you. Our graduates have found careers in:

• academia
• management consulting
• international trade
• human resources
• corporate research and analysis.

To enter Monash University, you must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.

You'll need strong academic results in your undergraduate degree, particularly in the third year, to gain entry into the Bachelor of Arts (Honours). You must:

• have completed an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a minimum overall WAM of 75
• meet the undergraduate requirements of their chosen Honours area of study including: 48 credit points of studies and obtained a distinction grade average (75%) or above in 24 credit points at level three
• satisfactorily pass an interview.

Note: Applicants with an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with an overall WAM between 70 and 75 may be considered upon satisfactory completion of the interview.

For some areas of study completion of specific units, or their equivalent, may also be required for admission to honours. The details are provided with the requirements for each area of study to which this applies.

Double degree students

Applicants who are enrolled in an Australian-based Monash double degree course and who have not yet completed the requirements for the two degrees, may be eligible to enrol in this Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program once they have completed 144 points of study, including the normal requirements for the bachelor's degree containing the intended honours area of study.

Double degree students are only required to obtain a distinction grade average (75%) or above in 18 credit points of studies in their chosen Honours area of study at level three.

Additional selection criteria

• Applicants must submit a dissertation proposal with a minimum of 1000 words.