Course summary
The Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours is a year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) directed independent 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 science or management and improve their employment prospects. Alternatively, honours may provide a starting point for entry into postgraduate studies.
Students are introduced to research methodology under the close supervision of a member of staff who possesses expertise in the chosen area of study. It involves a close working relationship, and mutual responsibilities, between supervisor and student.
Prior to lodging an application, interested applicants must contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic. For more information refer to the School of Environment, Science and Engineering Honours Handbook.
The Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours is a year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) directed independent 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 science or management and improve their employment prospects. Alternatively, honours may provide a starting point for entry into postgraduate studies.
Students are introduced to research methodology under the close supervision of a member of staff who possesses expertise in the chosen area of study. It involves a close working relationship, and mutual responsibilities, between supervisor and student.
Prior to lodging an application, interested applicants must contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic. For more information refer to the School of Environment, Science and Engineering Honours Handbook.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | To be approved by School Board |
| Creativity | To be approved by School Board |
| Ethical practice | To be approved by School Board |
| Knowledge of a discipline | To be approved by School Board |
| Lifelong learning | To be approved by School Board |
| Communication and social skills | To be approved by School Board |
| Cultural competence | To be approved by School Board |
Course overview
Course code
3507030
Course abbreviation
BEnvSc(Hons)
Credit points
96
Equivalent units
8
Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Duration
1 year full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
International
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore | Session 1 | $22,400 ($2,800 per unit) | 016155E |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
Rules concerning Bachelors Degrees with Honours (where Honours is taken as a separate year) can be found under Rule 5 in the University’s Rules Relating to Awards.
The Honours course comprises a Proposal, a Major study, a Minor Study and a Research Seminar. The major Study may be taken in one of the following areas:
- Environmental Science;
- Coastal Resource Management;
- Environmental Planning;
- Applied Coastal Studies; or
- Resource Technology.
The minor study may be taken from:
- the areas of the Major Study; and
- in a topic other than the one selected for the Major Study, subject to specific topics being approved by the Head, School of Environment, Science and Engineering.
With the approval of the Head, School of Environment, Science and Engineering, the Minor Study may be substituted by prescribed coursework and examination.
All units listed below must be successfully completed.
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENV40006 - Environmental Science Honours I | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| ENV40007 - Environmental Science Honours II | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| ENV40008 - Environmental Science Honours III | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| ENV40009 - Environmental Science Honours IV | Advanced | Note 1 |
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. Assistance on how to enrol can be accessed here.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1, Year 1 | |||
| ENV40006 - Environmental Science Honours I | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Session 2, Year 1 | |||
| ENV40007 - Environmental Science Honours II | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Session 3, Year 1 | |||
| ENV40008 - Environmental Science Honours III | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Session 1, Year 2 | |||
| ENV40009 - Environmental Science Honours IV | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1, Year 1 | |||
| ENV40006 - Environmental Science Honours I | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| ENV40007 - Environmental Science Honours II | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Session 2, Year 1 | |||
| ENV40008 - Environmental Science Honours III | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| ENV40009 - Environmental Science Honours IV | Advanced | Note 1 | |
Notes
| Note 1: | Double-weighted unit |