Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

La Trobe University

Build on your successes in the Bachelor of Arts by completing Honours to enhance essential employability skills in research, critical evaluation, problem-solving and oral and written communication.Honours combines coursework and research in your chosen study area. The coursework component focuses on advanced knowledge in your specialisation while developing essential employability skills in research, problem-solving and oral and written communication. For the research component, you'll be mentored by La Trobe's expert staff to complete a thesis in your chosen field. You can also choose a combined Honours year and gain expertise in two study areas for a broad-ranging qualification. Develop a strong understanding of a body disciplinary of knowledge grounded in theoretical concepts, Assemble and use appropriate evidence in the communication of complex ideas using coherent arguments, Design and complete a research project relating to a current issue in the disciplinary area of study, Demonstrate critical thinking, ethical awareness and cultural sensitivity in engagement with a diverse range of ideas and approaches, Identify and engage with complex problems and formulate responses with intellectual independenceMore than simply consolidating the knowledge gained from your undergraduate degree, Honours develops your abilities in research and enhances other essential employability skills, giving you a career-ready edge in today's competitive job market.Honours is also the best foundation for a postgraduate coursework degree, a higher degree by research or a career in academia. Complete the Honours program with distinction, and you could qualify for entry into the Masters by Research. If you're a high achiever, you could gain direct entry into a PhD.

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