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Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours

Bachelors Honours Degree (C/w)

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    BEnvSc(Hons)

  • Course code

    3507030

  • Credit points

    96

  • Equivalent units

    8

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

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 AttributeCourse 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

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Lismore Session 1 , Session 2 N/A N/A
Online Session 1 , Session 2 N/A N/A

Career Outcomes

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand.

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Course requirements

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:

  1. Environmental Science;
  2. Coastal Resource Management;
  3. Environmental Planning;
  4. Applied Coastal Studies; or
  5. Resource Technology.

The minor study may be taken from:

  1. the areas of the Major Study; and
  2. 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.

Entry requirements

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

Language requirements

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:

  1. Environmental Science;
  2. Coastal Resource Management;
  3. Environmental Planning;
  4. Applied Coastal Studies; or
  5. Resource Technology.

The minor study may be taken from:

  1. the areas of the Major Study; and
  2. 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.

Course structure

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. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
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

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
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

Note 1:

Double-weighted unit

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
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