Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English
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New Zealand
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Victoria University of Wellington
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On Campus (Full Time)
1 year
Dec 2025
On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (Master's)
Refine your research, writing and analytical skills while expanding your knowledge with this Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English program from Victoria University of Wellington
Key Facts
You'll need to complete 120 points over one year, or if studying part time, over a maximum of four years.
At Honours level your learning will be more self-directed. You'll have the opportunity to do a 30-point research project and this will include designing, undertaking and reporting on a research project under supervision. As an Honours student you'll be in smaller classes and will be able to build closer relationships with academic staff.
If you want to continue studying at an advanced level and have at least a B average in your Bachelor's degree for the subject you intend to study (or a B+ average for some subjects), then you can do a BA(Hons).
Courses include:
- Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasion, from Aristotle to the Internet
- Renaissance Studies: Literature and Cultural Politics
- Modern Poetry
- Renaissance Studies: Shakespeare's Classical Worlds
- New Zealand Literature: Mansfield and Friends
- Romantic Studies