Bachelor of Education (Honours) 1 year

Stand Out. Study Honours in Education.

Become a specialist and make an impact in education.

An Honours year in Education at Flinders University gives you the chance to specialise in an area you’re passionate about, enhance your knowledge through an independent research project, and learn from expert educators. Whether you're aiming for leadership roles in education or planning to pursue further research, this program will expand your career opportunities — and empower you to help future students thrive.

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Why undertake an Honours year in Education at Flinders

Learn research skills and principles for use beyond the research setting
Enhance critical analysis, creative solutions and research presentation skills
Become an expert in a specialised field of your interest
Work with supervisors who are global experts in their field
Create a pathway to further postgraduate study
Establish links with world-class overseas universities

Your career

Be a part of the next generation of dedicated specialist teachers, principals, leaders in the education sector and researchers, who through innovation are enhancing learning opportunities for all students.

Potential occupations include:

academia
teacher
education officer
graduate administrative officer
policy officer
research officer
project officer
youth and children’s support officer

Potential employers include:

secondary schools
government schools
independent schools
government education departments
government and private industry settings
national, state and local government agencies
private and community-based childcare providers
universities

Your path toward a higher degree by research

Studying Honours will provide a solid grounding in research skills and enhanced knowledge to help you progress towards a higher degree by research. Use skills you will acquire in research, critical analysis and innovative problem solving and be a part of new discoveries that will shape our world.

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What you will study

During your honours year, choose from a specialist area including:

counselling vulnerable children and young people
cognitive psychology and educational practice
educational research, evaluation and assessment
early childhood studies
gifted education
higher education
International Baccalaureate
languages education
leadership and management
physical education
special education
wellbeing and positive mental health

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Entry requirements

Entry into 1 year Honours is competitive. If you have demonstrated academic excellence (a Grade Point Average of 5.50 or above) during your bachelor degree you are invited to apply for Honours.

Whether you’re invited to apply, or want to apply, you will need to contact the Honours coordinator in your discipline to discuss your project and arrange for supervision.

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How to Apply

Applications are submitted directly to the University.

Applications for 2025 are now open.

Read through our one year honours application guide.

The guide will assist you to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria to apply for Honours at Flinders, and includes details of the application and selection process including what supporting documentation you need to provide.

One Year Honours domestic guide

Get in touch with the Honours coordinator for your discipline to discuss your research project and supervision.

Science and Engineering Honours applicants are also required to undergo an expression of interest process for their preferred project.

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Complete the Project Proposal Form with your Honours supervisor in readiness for submission.

One Year Honours Project Proposal Form*

_{*Science and Engineering applicants do not have to submit this form but must undergo the Expression of Interest process in it's place. Psychology applicants do not submit this form but must meet other requirements.}

Submit your application via the online application system.

Applicants who are studying or have completed their Bachelor degree at a university other than Flinders University will need to provide their official academic transcript with their application.

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