How to apply - Honours degrees

Take your knowledge to the next level by combining advanced theory, research training and professional development with applied research in your chosen interest area.

In La Trobe’s distinctive Honours program, you’ll engage in self-directed research training and professional development activities to enhance your employability skills while being mentored by our expert staff to conduct a specialised research project in your chosen interest area, culminating in a thesis. Depending on your interest area, you'll also have opportunities to apply your research skills in practice at one of La Trobe’s (or our research partner’s) prestigious research centres.

Who is this information for?

Keep reading if you’re a domestic student applying for a Bachelor degree with Honours or Honours year at any of these campuses:

  • Melbourne (Bundoora)
  • Albury-Wodonga
  • Bendigo
  • Mildura
  • Shepparton.

Ensure your application is submitted in time

Some courses start earlier than the standard semester, term or study period date. Applications for these courses close one week before the course commences.

Check application closing dates

Applying for a Bachelor’s degree with Honours

I'm a current Year 12 student applying for courses that commence in Semester 1 next year

You need to apply via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) or Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).Your application is then assessed based on your Year 12 results when they’re released.

You're considered a non-year 12 applicant if you have:

  • completed year 12 within the past two years
  • undertaken vocational education and training (VET) study
  • undertaken higher education study
  • work and life experience.

I'm a non-year 12 applicant applying for multiple courses or to multiple institutions

If you’re applying for multiple courses or applying for an undergraduate course at more than one institution, you must apply via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) or Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

I'm a non-year 12 applicant applying for a capped allied health or nursing course

If you’re applying for a capped allied health or nursing course, you must apply via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) or Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

  • Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration)
  • Bachelor of Nursing /Bachelor of Midwifery
  • Bachelor of Nursing /Bachelor of Psychological Science
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

I'm a non-year 12 applicant applying for one course at La Trobe

If you’re applying for only one undergraduate course at La Trobe, you can apply direct to La Trobe.

Important information

You must apply via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) or Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

We do not accept direct applications for these courses:

  • Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration)
  • Bachelor of Nursing /Bachelor of Midwifery
  • Bachelor of Nursing /Bachelor of Psychological Science
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Important information

Applying for a single Honours year

At La Trobe University, we offer students the chance to participate in a distinctive honours program.

This year-long program (or two years part-time) allows you to engage in specialized research while also receiving professional development and research training through workshops. The course includes self-directed research training and a research project culminating in a thesis. You'll have the opportunity to concentrate on your chosen area of specialization and apply your skills in practice.

The minimum entry requirement is a three-year Bachelor's degree and a B-grade average (marks of 70-79%) in subjects relating to your Honours degree.

I’m a current student at La Trobe University

Please apply direct to La Trobe. As a La Trobe student, you won’t need to provide a copy of your academic transcript.

I’m a student applying from another Australian University

Please apply direct to La Trobe and provide a copy of your academic transcript.

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