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The Bachelor of Science with Honours is a challenging and rewarding year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) directed study, which is offered to those students who demonstrate a meritorious performance in their undergraduate studies.
The honours degree may be a completion point for those students who are seeking an opportunity to focus on an area of environmental, marine or forest science management and improve their employment prospects. Alternatively, honours may provide a pathway into postgraduate studies.
Studying honours involves a close working relationship, and mutual responsibilities, between supervisor and student. Students are introduced to research methodology under the close supervision of a member of staff with expertise in the chosen area of study.
In the research component, students can apply their knowledge and technical abilities in a supervised research project and develop skills in data acquisition, design experimentation, problem solving and critical thinking, project implementation, risk assessment and ethical approval process applications, and communicating research outcomes to various audiences.
Interested applicants need to contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic, prior to lodging their application. For more information refer to the Faculty of Science and Engineering Honours information.
The Bachelor of Science with Honours is a challenging and rewarding year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) directed study, which is offered to those students who demonstrate a meritorious performance in their undergraduate studies.
The honours degree may be a completion point for those students who are seeking an opportunity to focus on an area of environmental, marine or forest science management and improve their employment prospects. Alternatively, honours may provide a pathway into postgraduate studies.
Studying honours involves a close working relationship, and mutual responsibilities, between supervisor and student. Students are introduced to research methodology under the close supervision of a member of staff with expertise in the chosen area of study.
In the research component, students can apply their knowledge and technical abilities in a supervised research project and develop skills in data acquisition, design experimentation, problem solving and critical thinking, project implementation, risk assessment and ethical approval process applications, and communicating research outcomes to various audiences.
Interested applicants need to contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic, prior to lodging their application. For more information refer to the Faculty of Science and Engineering Honours information.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.5 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| Lismore | Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 |
| National Marine Science Centre Coffs Harbour | Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 |
| Online | Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore | Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 | $30,400 ($3,800 per unit) | 085420K |
| National Marine Science Centre Coffs Harbour | Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 | $30,400 ($3,800 per unit) | 085420K |
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
Demonstrate cognitive and technical skills in scientific research. |
Demonstrate imagination, initiative and enterprise in problem-solving Respond creatively to intellectual, professional, environmental and social challenges |
Evaluate issues with reference to sound ethical frameworks and sustainability Practice ethical enquiry and communication. |
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in one or more scientific disciplines |
Exercise autonomy in one's learning and responsibility in one's practice as a scholar and researcher. |
Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of a component of scientific research and the capacity to disseminate research findings in diverse contexts. Create a thesis that demonstrates research and design skills, critical thinking, and judgement. |
Practice inclusive enquiry and communication. |
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Depending on their area of research, graduates are suited to careers within the public and private sectors.
Graduates also have opportunities to develop careers as researchers and can aim for further research qualifications by undertaking a PhD.
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To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Science with Honours, students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:
Class of Honours
This degree may be awarded in the following classes:
1. First Class;
2. Second Class (Division 1);
3. Second Class (Division 2); or
4. Third Class.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
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| ENVR4001 | Scientific Research, Context, Perspective and Method | ||||
| ENVR4002 | Science Honours Thesis I | ||||
| ENVR4003 | Science Honours Thesis II | ||||
| ENVR4004 | Science Honours Thesis III | ||||
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
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| ENVR4001 | Scientific Research, Context, Perspective and Method | Session1,2,3 | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Second session of study | |||||||||||||||||||
| ENVR4002 | Science Honours Thesis I | Session1,2,3 | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Third session of study | |||||||||||||||||||
| ENVR4003 | Science Honours Thesis II | Session1,2,3 | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Fourth session of study | |||||||||||||||||||
| ENVR4004 | Science Honours Thesis III | Session1,2,3 | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Notes | ||||||||||||||||
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| This progression applies to Session 1, 2 OR 3 full-time commencement | |||||||||||||||||||
| First session of study | |||||||||||||||||||
| ENVR4001 | Scientific Research, Context, Perspective and Method | Session1,2,3 | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||
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| ENVR4002 | Science Honours Thesis I | Session1,2,3 | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Second session of study | |||||||||||||||||||
| ENVR4003 | Science Honours Thesis II | Session1,2,3 | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||
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| ENVR4004 | Science Honours Thesis III | Session1,2,3 | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Note 1: | Double-weighted unit |