students can build on their 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.

the program combines coursework and research in students' chosen study area. the coursework component focuses on advanced knowledge in the chosen specialization while developing essential employability skills in research, problem-solving and oral and written communication. for the research component, students will be mentored by la trobe university's expert staff to complete a thesis in their chosen field. they can also choose a combined honours year and gain expertise in two study areas for a broad-ranging qualification.