Course

Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)—Humanities and Social Sciences

Australian National University, Canberra · Canberra · Acton Campus · Arts & Social Sciences

Bachelor (Honours) On Campus

Key facts

Campus
Acton Campus · Canberra City West
City
Canberra, ACT
Qualification
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years
Delivery
On Campus
Annual tuition · 2026
AUD 56,120 (indicative)

Academic entry requirements

  • Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission to undergraduate degrees is based on meeting the ATAR requirement or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications and including any eligible adjustments:- Completion of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent; OR- A completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or international equivalent; OR- At least one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) in a single program of degree level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent; OR- An approved tertiary preparation course unless subsequent study is undertaken.Entry requirementsDomestic School-leaversDomestic students completing the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent or the IB program (November session) in Australia in 2025 apply directly to The Australian National University by submitting an Admission, Scholarships and Accommodation application here. All students will still need to meet the published entry requirements for the program they have applied for.You will be directed to the appropriate application system when you select ‘Apply’.Domestic Non-School leaversDomestic non-school leavers (including students transferring to ANU, mature age applicants and students who are otherwise not a school-leaver) can apply to ANU via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). You will be directed to the appropriate application system when you select ‘Apply’International applicant entry requirementsInternational applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants. Additional Information for applicantsMore information about ATAR requirements for individual programs can be found on the ANU website.The National Register of higher education providers is an authoritative source of information that will help you confirm your institution of choice is registered to deliver higher education in Australia.The Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) website allows you to do side-by-side comparisons of Australian universities, so you can find out more about the universities that interest you.The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.The admission requirements listed on this page are a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer. ATAR: 99 International Baccalaureate: 43

Scholarships at Australian National University, Canberra

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About this course

Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)—Humanities and Social Sciences is a bachelor (honours) course at Australian National University, Canberra in Canberra, ACT. It is listed as 4 years of study. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 56,120 for 2026 (indicative).

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Administrative details

Course code
AHUSS
CRICOS
103363E

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Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated August 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.