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.
Estimated FeeNot available
Duration1 Year
English Score
IELTS (6.5) , PTE (56)
Next Intake
02 Mar 2026
Application Fee
AUD0.00
Real Career Pathways
Work as an Urban Planner, Policy Officer, or Community Consultant.
Hands-on Training
Get practical skills with real urban design scenarios.
Industry Aligned
Accredited and taught by experts in sustainable city development.
To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements.
If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.
Academic level
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. Applicants should also have achieved at least an average of 70% at the third year level of the pass degree. Where applicants do not meet a 70% average they will need to seek Course Coordinator approval. Students who are in their final year of undergraduate study, expect to meet these entry criteria, and who wish to be admitted into the Honours degree should consult with the Honours Coordinator and staff in their academic area about the possibilities for admission, a potential supervisor for their thesis, and any other pre-conditions that disciplines or area studies may have.
Note: You may need to complete an undergraduate major at an appropriate grade level in the area in which you want to do your honours specialisation.
Honours in your major
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. For more information, please see the University Handbook.
Credit for previous study (advanced standing)
Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.
IELTSOverall 6.5, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
TOEFL IBTOverall 79, listening min. 12, Reading min. 13, Writing min. 21, Speaking min. 18
PTE56
Career Outcomes
Writer
editor
events/festival manager
screenwriter
digital and mobile media writers
Actor
performance artist
performing and community arts manager
performing arts and events coordinator
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