Whether you want to work in the professional archaeology sector, or go on to further research with a PhD, build on your successes in Archaeology by completing the Bachelor of Archaeology (Honours) to develop the\u00a0essential skills you\u2019ll need in archaeological research, fieldwork, problem solving, and oral and written communication.<\/p>\n
Completing our dedicated Honours coursework subjects will provide you with a deeper understanding of archaeological theory, research design and practice. You\u2019ll also complete a dedicated archaeological fieldwork subject \u2013 getting hands-on experience of the practical and professional skills you\u2019ll need to build your career and to complete your research thesis.<\/p>\n
For your thesis, you'll complete an independent research project, under the supervision of expert staff. Take advantage of departmental expertise in Indigenous Australian archaeology, historical archaeology, archaeological sciences, landscape archaeology, heritage management, Near Eastern or Asian archaeology.<\/p>\n
By graduating with Honours you'll gain an edge in an increasingly competitive job market, fulfilling the criteria for becoming Registered Heritage Advisor in Victoria \u2013 and you'll also have the opportunity to advance to further research here at La Trobe with our Master of Arts by Research and PhD programmes.<\/p>","streams":["honours"]},{"name":"Arts","code":"MJRH-ART01","description":"
Build on the successes in your Bachelor's degree by completing Honours and hone your skills in research, high-level analysis, and communication, enhancing your employability.<\/p>\n
Combining coursework and research in your chosen interest area, Honours fosters a spirit of excellence by taking your knowledge to the next level.<\/p>\n
The coursework component focuses on refining your ability to carry out critical evaluation and research in humanities and social sciences, while developing employability skills in time and project management, 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 interest area.<\/p>\n
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 further coursework or research at Master's or PhD level.<\/p>","streams":["honours"]},{"name":"Criminology","code":"MJRH-CRM01","description":"
Completing Honours gives you the opportunity to pursue studies that combine coursework and research in a specialised area of knowledge. The advanced analytical, research and communications skills you'll gain are highly sought after by employers, giving you the edge in an increasingly competitive job market.<\/p>\n
Honours includes a research component and a series of research seminars. The research component includes a self-directed thesis on a topic approved by the Honours Coordinator. Ten compulsory research seminars are conducted across the year and students are required to present a paper on their individual research project, developing essential employability skills in oral and written communication.<\/p>","streams":["honours"]},{"name":"Global studies","code":"MJRH-GLO01","description":"
Build on the successes in your Bachelor's degree by completing Honours to hone your skills in research, critical evaluation and communication, enhancing your employability.<\/p>\n
By completing Honours, you'll gain a deeper understanding of research theory, design and practice. You'll study advanced theory in politics, global studies and international relations and complete a dedicated research methodology subject, further developing essential employability skills in problem solving, oral and written communication and project management. You'll apply your knowledge and skills and produce sustainable, evidence-based solutions to the world's biggest challenges by writing a thesis under the supervision of our expert staff.<\/p>\n
By graduating with Honours, you'll not only gain an edge in an increasingly competitive job market, you'll also have the opportunity to advance to further coursework or research at Master's level or, for high achievers, direct entry into a PhD.<\/p>","streams":["honours"]},{"name":"Languages and linguistics","code":"MJRH-LAL01","description":"
Build on the successes in your Bachelor's degree by completing Honours to enhance essential employability skills in critical evaluation, research and communication.<\/p>\n
Honours fosters a spirit of excellence by combining coursework and research in the fields of languages and linguistics.<\/p>\n
The coursework component focuses on advanced knowledge in your interest area, refining your ability to carry out high-level analysis and research, while developing employability skills in time and project management, 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.<\/p>\n
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 further coursework or research at Master's or PhD level.<\/p>","streams":["honours"]},{"name":"Media and communication","code":"MJRH-MAC01","description":"
Build on the successes in your Bachelor's degree by completing Honours and hone your skills in research, high-level analysis, and communication, enhancing your employability.<\/p>\n
Combining coursework and research in your chosen interest area, Honours fosters a spirit of excellence by taking your knowledge to the next level.<\/p>\n
The coursework component focuses on refining your ability to carry out critical evaluation and research in humanities and social sciences, while developing employability skills in time and project management, 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 interest area.<\/p>\n
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 further coursework or research at Master's or PhD level.<\/p>","streams":["honours"]},{"name":"Politics, philosophy and economics","code":"MJRH-PPE01","description":"
Build on the successes in your Bachelor's degree by completing Honours and hone your skills in research, high-level analysis, and communication, enhancing your employability.<\/p>\n
Combining coursework and research in your chosen interest area, Honours fosters a spirit of excellence by taking your knowledge to the next level.<\/p>\n
The coursework component focuses on refining your ability to carry out critical evaluation and research in humanities and social sciences, while developing employability skills in time and project management, 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 interest area.<\/p>\n
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 further coursework or research at Master's or PhD level.<\/p>","streams":["honours"]},{"name":"Visual arts","code":"MJRH-VIS01","description":"
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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The coursework component focuses on refining your ability to carry out critical evaluation and research in humanities and social sciences, while developing employability skills in time and project management, 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 interest area.<\/p>
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 further coursework or research at Master's or PhD level.<\/p>
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To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Arts (Honours), students must complete a total of 120 credit points across 1 year.<\/b><\/p><\/div> This is a 120 credit point course, consisting of 60 credit points of coursework and a 60 credit point thesis project of 12,000-15,000 words.Students are expected to complete their Coursework subjects prior to or during the same semester as they submit their thesis. The overall result for the Honours course is based on the results of coursework assessment (50%) and examination of the thesis (50%).<\/p><\/div>