History
Why study History?
If you are an undergraduate student with a strong academic record, Honours in History gives you the opportunity to pursue a year long program of study (two years part-time) which combines coursework and research in a specialised area of knowledge. You can also elect to undertake a combined Honours year and gain expertise in two areas of study for a broad-ranging qualification. Complete the Honours program with a high overall grade to qualify for entry into the Masters by Research program or by direct entry into the PhD program.
Career opportunities
Private consultant, heritage work, museum or gallery curator, academic, teacher, publishing, media industry and journalism, arts administration, policy advisor, film or documentary maker, research assistant, information officer, librarian, archives officer, author.
Course information
Local students
Structure
Coursework
Two coursework subjects (20% of final mark).
Seminars
Attendance and participation in the Honours Research Seminar in both first and second semesters (10% of final mark).
A thesis (12 000 – 15 000 words)
The writing of a thesis, carried out under the guidance of a supervisor. The thesis is designed to test your potential to conduct individual academic research, and conceive and carry out a research plan, to analyse and interpret data, to construct arguments, and produce a substantial piece of work.
Entry requirements
To apply for entry to honours you are expected to have completed a Bachelor degree majoring in History or Art History with at least 130 credit points of History or Art History subjects with a 75% average or greater. You are also normally expected to have completed Honours preparation subject HIS3RHB Reflective and Narrative History (HIS3RHB).
How to apply
If you are interested in undertaking an honours year in History you should:
- Discuss ideas for a thesis topic with your lecturers and tutors
- Secure the agreement of a supervisor
- Apply in writing for admission by the first Monday in November in the year prior to starting Honours. Your letter should include:
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- A 200-300 word abstract of your thesis research topic (which may develop later in different ways)
- Statement of results
- Subjects you intend to study at Honours level
- Whether you wish to complete the course part-time or full-time
Download an application form [PDF 1.9MB] or contact the History department on (03) 9479 2430 or history@latrobe.edu.au for further information.
International students
Structure
Coursework
Two coursework subjects (20% of final mark).
Seminars
Attendance and participation in the Honours Research Seminar in both first and second semesters (10% of final mark).
A thesis (12 000 – 15 000 words)
The writing of a thesis, carried out under the guidance of a supervisor. The thesis is designed to test your potential to conduct individual academic research, and conceive and carry out a research plan, to analyse and interpret data, to construct arguments, and produce a substantial piece of work.
Entry requirements
To apply for entry to honours you are expected to have completed a Bachelor degree majoring in History or Art History with at least 130 credit points of History or Art History subjects with a 75% average or greater. You are also normally expected to have completed Honours preparation subject HIS3RHB Reflective and Narrative History (HIS3RHB).
How to apply
If you are interested in undertaking an honours year in History you should:
- Discuss ideas for a thesis topic with your lecturers and tutors
- Secure the agreement of a supervisor
- Apply in writing for admission by the first Monday in November in the year prior to starting Honours. Your letter should include:
-
- A 200-300 word abstract of your thesis research topic (which may develop later in different ways)
- Statement of results
- Subjects you intend to study at Honours level
- Whether you wish to complete the course part-time or full-time
Contact the Faculty Office for an application form or further information.
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Your study experience
Overseas study opportunities
Available to students of Archaeology, Art History, History, European and Greek Studies, the Classical Association of Victoria, La Trobe University and the University of Melbourne are each offering a scholarship, in association with the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens (AAIA), to enable three Honours or Postgraduate students to travel to Greece to undertake academic research. For further information please contact Roger Scott, r.scott@unimelb.edu.au or Jenny Webb, jenny.webb@latrobe.edu.au
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