Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Honours) in Melbourne Australia | La Trobe University
La Trobe University
|
Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
32,600
(c. USD22,842.69)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Advance your Bachelor of Arts achievements by pursuing Honours to strengthen key career skills in research, critical analysis, problem-solving, and both verbal and written communication.
The Honours program blends specialized coursework with research in your selected field. Coursework deepens expertise in your specialization while cultivating vital professional skills in investigation, analytical thinking, and effective communication. For the research portion, La Trobe's experienced faculty will guide you through completing a thesis in your chosen discipline. You also have the option to pursue a combined Honours year, developing expertise across two study areas for a more versatile qualification.
Gain comprehensive knowledge of a specialized field rooted in theoretical frameworks, Learn to gather and utilize relevant evidence when presenting sophisticated ideas through well-structured arguments, Create and execute a research project addressing contemporary issues within your discipline, Apply critical analysis, ethical consideration, and cultural awareness when evaluating diverse perspectives and methodologies, Recognize and address complex challenges while developing independent solutions
Beyond reinforcing undergraduate knowledge, Honours expands your research capabilities and enhances other crucial professional skills, providing a competitive advantage in today's demanding employment landscape.
An Honours degree also serves as the ideal preparation for postgraduate studies, research degrees, or academic careers. Earning distinction in the Honours program may qualify you for entry into a Masters by Research. Exceptional students could secure direct admission to a PhD program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should have achieved at least a 70% average in their pass degree course, preferably with several A grades within their intended Honours discipline or area of study. They should have achieved at least an average of 70% at the third year level of the pass degree. Students who expect to meet these entry criteria and who wish to be admitted into the Honours program should consult with the Honours coordinator and staff in their academic area about the possibilities for coursework study, a potential supervisor for their thesis, and any other pre-conditions that disciplines or area studies may have.
You may be eligible to complete Honours in a major completed as part of your undergraduate degree. Your eligibility is subject to the availability and agreement of a suitable supervisor for the major and you meeting the entry requirements specific to that major.
To enter our undergraduate programs, at a minimum youll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade. You may also need to meet subject prerequisites.
IELTS Overall 6.0, no band less than 6.0
TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
You may be eligible to complete Honours in a major completed as part of your undergraduate degree. Your eligibility is subject to the availability and agreement of a suitable supervisor for the major and you meeting the entry requirements specific to that major.
To enter our undergraduate programs, at a minimum youll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade. You may also need to meet subject prerequisites.
IELTS Overall 6.0, no band less than 6.0
TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
Tuition
AUD
32,600