The key focus of this honours degree is research and the production of an honours thesis at the end of your studies. Your research will be based on one of the following subject areas:

• Australian Indigenous knowledge and Australian studies
• international relations, politics, peace and security studies, Asian studies, and international risk
• applied linguistics and language studies
• sociology
• communication, media and cultural studies, communication and media management, and public relations
• professional and creative communication, children’s literature, poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, literary studies, editing and publishing, journalism, and professional and technical writing
• media arts, digital media communication, interactive multimedia, digital design, web development, animation, drama, film and television, music, and performing arts
• education

Arts students go on to enjoy rewarding careers in a range of industries, including: 

• publishing
• creative industries
• government and diplomacy
• media
• education
• the arts
• arts management
• community and social services
• policy and research 

As an honours student you may also choose to pursue a career in research – graduates with honours degrees are highly sought after by prospective employers, particularly in academia and research environments.