Program Requirements

This Honours plan requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:

48 units from completion of the Finance Honours specialisation.

Honours calculation

 The final Honours Exit Level is the sum of all achieved course weightings. The course weighting is calculated for each individual course using the below formula:

                              (unit value of course/total units for degree) x final numerical grade of the course 

Specialisations

Elective Study

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to ANU is on a competitive basis as the number of places available in a program is limited. Admission to Honours is also subject to supervisory capacity and approval from the relevant Delegated Authority within the Academic College.

An AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree or equivalent, completed within the last two years:

• in a cognate discipline 
• With the requirements specified for admission to the Finance Honours Specialisation.

Cognate Disciplines

Finance, Economics, Commerce, Actuarial Studies, Statistics, Mathematics and Science

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Adjustment Factors

Adjustment factors are additional points added to an applicant's Selection Rank (for example an applicant's ATAR). ANU offers adjustment factors based on performance and equity principles, such as for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary subjects and for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies. 

Selection Rank adjustments are granted in accordance with the approved schedules, and no more than 15 (maximum 5 subject/performance-based adjustment factors and maximum 10 equity-based adjustment factors) can be awarded. 

You may be considered for adjustment factors if you have:

• applied for an eligible ANU Bachelor degree program
• undertaken Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate
• achieved an ATAR or equivalent at or above 70
• not previously attempted tertiary study.

Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a sound knowledge and critical understanding of research design and methods
2. Apply that knowledge to the development of a research proposal and research plan
3. Develop the capacity to perform high-level independent research
4. Exhibit in-depth knowledge of their chosen research topic
5. Demonstrate a high level of ability to critically analyse and evaluate corporate finance and investments research questions and communicate the results.

Further Information

Application deadline:

The Bachelor of Finance (Honours) will be commencing in Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July) each year

Deadline for S1 is 30th November (11:55pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time).

Deadline for S2 is 31st May (11:55pm Australian Eastern Time)

Notification of outcome: Applicants will be notified of the outcome for admission by

S1: 15th January

S2: 10th July

Acceptance deadline:

If applicants are successful in receiving an offer, the acceptance deadlines are

S1: 31st January

S2: 13th July

Application materials

Applicants must provide complete documentation, including a certified or coloured copy of testamur and final transcript (except for ANU students). Applicants must also provide a Statement of Purpose, which must include:

1.      Reasons for applying to the honours program, including discussion of the specific skills they would like to develop during the honours year.

2.      Proposed research topic for the honours year or discussion of specific research interests that the applicant would like to pursue during honours. It is highly desirable that the applicant has an agreed supervisor at the time of applying

3.      How completion of the honours program will help the applicant in their future career.

All of the documents are required by:

S1: 10th December

S2: 3rd July