Students with a BA(Hons) in Philosophy are well qualified to enrol in Masters or PhD programmes in New Zealand or at internationally renowned universities overseas. The BA(Hons) is a one-year programme for holders of a three year BA or BSc. It is composed of six courses chosen from PHIL 413-474 and a research essay of 7500-10,000 words (PHIL480). Alternatively, with the approval of the Heads of Programmes concerned, a maximum of two equivalent courses may be selected from other programmes; these courses must be prescribed for an Honours or Masters degree.

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.