Honours programs

Why study Honours?

An Honours degree can open the door for further research study, equipping you with the prerequisite research skills to undertake a research degree such as the PhD. Honours can also help you to gain a competitive edge for your employment prospects.

Our Honours course is a research-based program. It is a unique opportunity to explore your research potential. Independent research can be a life-changing opportunity to become an expert in a niche area. You’ll have the chance to develop significant insights and make your own meaningful contribution to a specific field of biological knowledge.

Through completion of Honours, you’ll develop valuable transferrable skills that will complement your Bachelor’s degree. These include:

Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Time and project management skills
Demonstration of independent investigation and achievement of more complex goals to employers
Kickstarting your pathway to further research

How does Honours work?

Under the guidance of an academic supervisor and their research team, you’ll undertake research and ultimately write a thesis to document your research journey from proposal to conclusion. You’ll also deliver seminars explaining your research project.

You can undertake an Honours program as an undergraduate student:

How to apply for Honours

Usually honours needs to be completed in full-time study mode over one year. To be admitted to honours you need to meet specific entry requirements. You require a credit average (i.e. at least 65%) in second- and third-year core subjects. You also require a commitment from a supervisor that they have an independent research project for you and are willing to mentor you in completing the project over the Honours year.

Attend an Honours information session

Come along to the Honours information session and meet with potential honours supervisors. Upcoming sessions will be advertised on subject and course Canvas pages and on the Science Events page.

Find a supervisor and finalise a project and agreement for supervision

A supervisor is a researcher based in the Faculty of Science who mentors you throughout your Honours program. Honours projects can also be completed externally under the collaborative guidance of both an external and a Faculty supervisor.