Course overview
This program gives students the opportunity to extend their knowledge and skills in the specific discipline area of interest. Building on a previous Bachelor of Science degree, students will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge through research. Students will conduct, and report on, a research project under the supervision of a staff member with the appropriate expertise. The Honours program will give students an appreciation of the professional standards required of the practising scientist, and the ethical challenges presented by modern science and technology. Students will also participate in research teams, be introduced to advanced experimental and literature research methods, and have...
Course record
CRICOS
00244B
Studies in Australia
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Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in the area of Honours study, normally, with a substantial amount of undergraduate study in the major area of the discipline in which the Honours study is to be undertaken, with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 or above for: the whole programor 5 or above in the second and third years of the programor 5 or above in the major study area. Applicants must also be current in their major area of study. To ensure currency of knowledge, students will have commenced their undergraduate degree no earlier than eight years previous to the year of application and will have satisfied requirements for the award of that degree no more than three years previously. English Language Proficiency requirements of Category 2. Candidates for the Psychology Major must have completed a program of study approved by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as constituting the first three years (or equivalent) of study in psychology within the last three years. Candidates for all majors other than psychology must have both supervisory and honours committee approval prior to enrolment. Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in the area of Honours study, normally, with a substantial amount of undergraduate study in the major area of the discipline in which the Honours study is to be undertaken, with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 or above for: the whole programor 5 or above in the second and third years of the programor 5 or above in the major study area. Applicants must also be current in their major area of study. To ensure currency of knowledge, students will have commenced their undergraduate degree no earlier than eight years previous to the year of application and will have satisfied requirements for the award of that degree no more than three years previously. English Language Proficiency requirements of Category 2. Candidates for the Psychology Major must have completed a program of study approved by the Australian Psychology...
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
- Ipswich
- Online
- ToowoombaQLD