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Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Prerequisites
Academic level
Successful completion of a three-year Bachelor of Creative Arts or Bachelor of Visual Arts degree or equivalent, with an average B grade (70% or higher) in the third year of their pass degree.
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.
The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.
To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.
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Pathways
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What you'll study
Sample course structure
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours), students must complete a total of 120 credit points across 1 year.
This is a 120 credit point course, consisting of 60 credit points of coursework and a 60 credit point thesis project of 15,000-18,000 words. The overall result for the Honours course is based on the results of coursework assessment (50%) and examination of the thesis (50%).
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 120 credit points from chosen Core
Study options
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
| Subject name | Subject code | Year | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE | LTU0AIM | 1 | 0 |
| WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | ABS0WOM | 1 | 0 |
| HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH DESIGN | HUS4001 | 1 | 15 |
| VISUAL ARTS RESEARCH: THEORIES AND METHODS | ART4001 | 1 | 15 |
| HUSS HONOURS THESIS A | HUS4THA | 1 | 30 |
| HUSS HONOURS THESIS B | HUS4THB | 1 | 30 |
| VISUAL ARTS EXEGESIS | ART4002 | 1 | 30 |
See La Trobe University Handbook for more details
The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
View course information for Bendigo
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Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) course and career outcomes
However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.
Course intended learning outcomes
- Integrate specialised and advanced visual arts skills with a developed knowledge of the discipline.
- Generate, research and explore ideas, concepts and processes in Visual Arts through integrated creative, critical and reflective thinking
- Apply and refine technical skills and specialist knowledge within a sustained and resolved body of artwork.
- Interpret, communicate and present complex artwork and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences using professional conventions
- Engage critically with social, cultural and ethical issues and apply local and international perspectives to extend individual Visual Arts practice in a contemporary context.
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) career opportunities
More than consolidating the skill and knowledge gained from your Bachelor's 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 or PhD.
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Fees and scholarships
Estimated course fees for domestic students
Estimated fees per year (2024):
Indicative based on 2023 fees
$13,557 (CSP) per 120 credit points.
Commonwealth supported places (CSP):
The estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.
To get a more accurate estimation, you can use the fee calculator to calculate your course fees and study load (EFTSL: Equivalent full-time study load)
How your fees are calculated
The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. This estimated cost is provided as a guide only – the actual cost will vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- the time it takes to do your course based on your study load (full-time/part-time)
- approved credit for prior learning
If part-time study is permitted, your annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of subjects taken per semester.
Fee help
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your share of the fee (the student contribution), is set each year by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual subjects, not the overall course.
Learn more about Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
HECS-Help Loan
HECS-HELP is the Australian Government’s Higher Education Loan Program. It enables you to borrow the amount of your student contribution and then pay that loan back once you are in the workforce and earning at a specified level. A HECS-HELP loan is not means tested.
HECS-HELP is available to eligible Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders who are enrolled in a CSP. As a CSP student, you may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which allows you to defer payment of up to 100% of your student contribution.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for both current and future students. Find out what La Trobe scholarship opportunities might be available to you. View all available scholarships
Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.
Scholarships that may be available for this course
Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Program
Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future undergraduates, 1st year undergraduates, Australian Citizen, Humanitarian Visa, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident
Full time enrolment and proof of relocation will be confirmed before payment is made into the recipient's bank account.
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How to apply
Discuss ideas for a thesis topic with your lecturers and tutors, secure the agreement of a supervisor and then apply online.
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Overview
Key facts
| Award | Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) |
|---|---|
| Start dates |
Indicative based on 2023 start dates Semester 1 (March 2024), Semester 2 (July 2024) |
| Duration | 1 year full-time |
| Available locations | Bendigo |
| Scholarships | View fees and scholarships |
| Fees |
Indicative based on 2023 fees Estimated cost per year if studying full time $13,557 (CSP) per 120 credit points.Actual fees may vary depending on subject choice; Learn more about Fees and scholarships. |
About the Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours)
Build on the successes in your Bachelor of Visual Arts by completing Honours to develop your studio practice and enhance valuable research and employability skills.
Honours fosters a spirit of excellence by taking your knowledge to the next level. It introduces advanced theory and encourages you to develop your practice, think independently and become a risk-taker in your field of artistic inquiry.
You'll undertake a self-directed project supervised by La Trobe's expert visual arts academics. With their support, you'll learn how to conduct research in a practice-led environment and how to develop complex conceptual frameworks, while learning more about making, writing about and presenting your work to audiences. The skills you'll gain in research, independent thinking, critical evaluation, time and project management and communication are not only essential to your practice, but also your employability in the broader arts sector.
By graduating with Honours, you'll not only gain an edge in an increasingly competitive job market, you could have the opportunity to advance to study at Master's or PhD level.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours.
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