Bachelor of Science (Honours)
University of Wollongong
About
Students who have fulfilled the requirements of a Bachelor of Science with a major in Human Geography or Land and Heritage Management and have achieved the required academic standard may undertake an Honours degree:
a year of research training in the discipline.The Honours degree provides students with the first real opportunity to undertake research on a topic of interest.It represents a gateway to future research opportunities, both in the form of higher research degrees and as a career in research, or other vocations that require advanced analytical and research skills.
Structure
Students undertaking research in Human Geography or Land and Heritage Management will enrol in an appropriate 400-level Honours subject selected from the table below.
The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 1 defined in the Coursework Rules.
Full-time Year 1
Select ONE of the following TWO subjects:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOG401 | Human Geography Honours Full-time | 48 | Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021 |
| GEOG406 | Human Geography Joint Honours | 24 | Not available in 2020 |
Part-time Year 1
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOG404 | Human Geography Honours Part 1 (Part-time Students) | 24 | Annual |
Part-time Year 2
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOG405 | Human Geography Honours Part 2 (Part-time Students) | 24 | Annual |
For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
CLO Description 1 Construct an evidence based approach to identifying and developing your leadership potential as a geographer in a changing world. 2 Conceptualise, plan, undertake and report on an independent geographical research project.
Institution
