How to apply for an Honours degree - The University of Sydney Library Current students Staff intranet Find an event Give Contact us Study Research Engage with us About us News & opinion false Study false false Applying false false How to apply false false Honours applications (Domestic) true true /content/dam/people/students/_06i2968.jpg 80% How to apply for Honours An honours year lets you prove your academic strength, prepare for research like a PhD, and boost your career prospects. m-hero--simple 220.330.2x.jpeg 440w, 1280.1280.jpeg 1280w, 800.1200.2x.jpeg 1600w, 1440.2160.2x.jpeg 2880w, 440.660.2x.jpeg 880w false Prospective students \nThe steps on this page apply if you're not currently studying at the University of Sydney. Final-year students and graduates from any university can apply for honours. \nCurrent students \nIf you are currently studying at the University of Sydney, apply for Honours directly through Sydney Student. You'll need to satisfy faculty-specific requirements.  \n"}}" id="text-ce6587dcd2" class="cmp-text"> Prospective students The steps on this page apply if you're not currently studying at the University of Sydney. Final-year students and graduates from any university can apply for honours. Current students If you are currently studying at the University of Sydney, apply for Honours directly through Sydney Student. You'll need to satisfy faculty-specific requirements. Show a strong academic record You’ll need a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 to 70 per cent. If you’re already studying at the University of Sydney, this is automatically checked along with your application. If you’re from another university, your application should include an academic transcript. \n"}}" id="text-8a6b420e64" class="cmp-text"> You’ll need a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 to 70 per cent. If you’re already studying at the University of Sydney, this is automatically checked along with your application. If you’re from another university, your application should include an academic transcript. Prepare a research topic proposal Selecting a topic \nYou’ll need to choose a topic that your chosen faculty considers of academic importance to study for the entire year. Picking the right topic is crucial to success, so most faculties have an honours coordinator to help you through the process. They may even provide a list of available projects.  \nPreliminary topic proposal \nIn some faculties, you may be required to put together a preliminary topic proposal which, once approved, will be followed by a more detailed research proposal that will form part of your thesis. \n"}}" id="text-f5ff05dbbe" class="cmp-text"> Selecting a topic You’ll need to choose a topic that your chosen faculty considers of academic importance to study for the entire year. Picking the right topic is crucial to success, so most faculties have an honours coordinator to help you through the process. They may even provide a list of available projects. Preliminary topic proposal In some faculties, you may be required to put together a preliminary topic proposal which, once approved, will be followed by a more detailed research proposal that will form part of your thesis. Follow our guide _self We have some tips for research students that may help with your Honours application. Not sure where to start with your research proposal? h3 cmp-callout--informational-blue Find a supervisor A supervisor is your mentoring academic for the duration of your honours project. They’ll help you set goals and deadlines, and provide feedback and advice along the way. \n"}}" id="text-951646fc54" class="cmp-text"> A supervisor is your mentoring academic for the duration of your honours project. They’ll help you set goals and deadlines, and provide feedback and advice along the way. ispopup: false Contact the honours coordinator in your chosen faculty ispopup: Fill in the application Search for your course page. This will list any additional admissions criteria, as well as the required supporting documents. Where applicable, you will need to demonstrate that you meet the English language requirements. \nThe course page will provide you with a link to the online application form so that you can lodge your application.  \nApplication processing fee \nFor international students, a non-refundable application processing fee is charged if you are a newly commencing student. This fee is waived if you’re a sponsored student, or if you are granted an exemption by a University staff member during an office interview or recruitment event. \n"}}" id="text-9f630e3b9c" class="cmp-text"> Search for your course page. This will list any additional admissions criteria, as well as the required supporting documents. Where applicable, you will need to demonstrate that you meet the English language requirements. The course page will provide you with a link to the online application form so that you can lodge your application.  Application processing fee For international students, a non-refundable application processing fee is charged if you are a newly commencing student. 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