The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at La Trobe University is an advanced undergraduate degree designed for high-achieving students who wish to deepen their expertise in the humanities and social sciences. This one-year programme provides a rigorous academic environment where you will refine your capacity for critical theory and analysis while engaging with complex social and cultural questions. Whether your focus lies in history, sociology, literature, politics, philosophy, cultural studies, criminology, or creative writing, you will develop the advanced research design and scholarly communication skills necessary to contribute original insights to your chosen discipline and succeed in competitive professional environments.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, this degree centres on the development and completion of an Honours research thesis, which serves as the major component of your studies. You will work alongside expert supervisors to conduct original research, supported by core modules in research methods and advanced disciplinary seminars. This intensive experience prepares you for high-level professional roles or further postgraduate study, such as a Master’s degree or PhD. By the time you graduate, you will possess the sophisticated argumentation and analytical capabilities that distinguish you as a specialist in your field and a versatile, independent researcher.