Bachelor of Science with Honours
Southern Cross University
About
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 School of Environment, Science and Engineering Honours information.
Structure
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ENVR4001 - Scientific Research, Context, Perspective and Method | Advanced | |
| ENVR4002 - Science Honours Thesis I | Advanced | |
| ENVR4003 - Science Honours Thesis II | Advanced | |
| ENVR4004 - Science Honours Thesis III | Advanced |
Entry requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Science with Honours, students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:
- ENVR4001,
- ENVR4002,
- ENVR4003, and
- ENVR4004.
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.
Learning outcomes
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 <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Demonstrate cognitive and technical skills in scientific research. |
| Creativity | Demonstrate imagination, initiative and enterprise in problem-solvingRespond creatively to intellectual, professional, environmental and social challenges |
| Ethical practice | Evaluate issues with reference to sound ethical frameworks and sustainabilityPractice ethical enquiry and communication. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in one or more scientific disciplines |
| Lifelong learning | Exercise autonomy in one's learning and responsibility in one's practice as a scholar and researcher. |
| Communication and social skills | 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. |
| Cultural competence | Practice inclusive enquiry and communication. |
Institution
