Overview:

The Honours award is the equivalent of one year full-time study consisting of course work and a significant supervised research component (thesis). The maximum period of part-time candidature is normally three years. In certain circumstances the Research Degree Committee of the Sydney College of Divinity may grant extensions.

Rationale:

The Honours award provides the opportunity for preparatory research as a stepping stone to research in theology at the highest academic level. At present, St Andrew’s only offers 600 level units within the discipline of Theology. It can, however, offer supervision of thesis work within most sub-disciplines. Please consult the Registrar for more details.

Entry Requirements:

A Sydney College of Divinity Bachelor of Theology or joint Bachelor of Theology degree within the last five years and with a grade point average of 2.7 in the coursework and 3.0 in the area of specialisation, or equivalent qualifications from a university or other tertiary institution.

Duration:

1 year full-time or 3 years part-time.

Mode:

Full-time or part-time.

Structure:

72 credit points, comprising 27 credit points in coursework and a thesis for 45 credit points.

English Proficiency:

Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS, or equivalent) score of 7.0 in all bands of the ‘academic format’ of the test.

Fees:

$1070 per 9 credit points, taken at 600 level or 700 level, and $4250 for the thesis (45 credit points). Please read Financial Information for further details and scholarship opportunities. FEE-HELP is available (conditions apply).