Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is a one-year program following on from a three year full-time equivalent pass degree. The purpose of Honours is to enable students who have performed well at undergraduate level to deepen their knowledge of approaches, perspectives and traditions in their chosen scientific discipline and undertake … For more content click the Read More button below. Pathways Students who complete an Honours program and achieve an Honours Class 1 are well placed to apply for higher degree research (a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Masters by Research (MSc)) and scholarships such as the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA). Further details on career opportunities for students who complete an Honours degree can be obtained from the School. A Bachelor of Science (Honours) program will develop students' lifetime skills including creativity, problem-solving ability, critical thinking and communication skills that will be useful not only in a scientific environment but in all professions. It will prepare students to deal with technical and management issues that will often require scientific knowledge and the intellectual and practical problem-solving skills developed through studies in physical, environmental and mathematical sciences, and information technology. The key focus of the Honours year is to equip students with research and problem solving skills relevant to their discipline.

Learning Outcomes

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Construct a research project that demonstrates critical thinking and judgement in developing newunderstanding.
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Demonstrate cognitive skills that review, analyse, consolidate and synthesize knowledge;
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Identify and formulate solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence;
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Demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advancedunderstanding in some areas;
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Demonstrate initiative and judgement in scholarship;
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Demonstrate an ability to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts;
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Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and practice and in collaboration with otherswithin broad parameters;
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Demonstrate communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to avariety of audiences;
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Construct a research project that demonstrates technical skills in research and design;
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Demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or moredisciplines, and knowledge of research principles and methods;
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Program Structure
48 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 48 UOC as a standalone program.

1. Research project - 36 UOC
2. Coursework - 12 UOC

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Related Programs

Related Programs

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal
Honours Classes

Additional Information

Honours students who are RAN midshipmen or RAAF officer cadets continue with this program at UNSW Canberra at ADFA after completion of their three year BSc program and then complete their Honours program at the end of the fourth year. Army officer cadets, however, at the end of the third year BSc program transfer to the Royal Military College, Duntroon for a year of military training to be commissioned as lieutenants. Those who qualify to undertake their Honours program return to the Academy to complete their program for a year.

Program Fees

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