An Honours year focuses on developing and consolidating the knowledge and skills acquired during undergraduate study, with particular emphasis on utilising those skills in a sustained and purposeful way by conducting independent research. Apart from content knowledge, employers and professionals value both the reliability and capacity for independent work, and the skill at writing substantial reports which are demonstrated by successful completion of Honours. The main aims of the Honours year are:

  • To enable students with an adequate background to pursue further study in one specialist area in more depth than is possible with a pass degree
  • To enhance students capacity for independent research and to acquire research skills appropriate to their area of specialisation.
  • To train to a standard sufficient for enrolment in postgraduate research degrees, and for a specialist career. Achievement of first class or IIA honours allows direct entry to a PhD program.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) (PGBSc(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2012 is available online at the Courses and Programs website.

  • More information about Physics

The BSc (Honours) in the field of physics comprises #8 units of course work and #8 units of research project, leading to a thesis.

  • More information about Mathematics/Statistics

The BSc (Honours) in the field of mathematics or statistics comprises #10 units of course work and #6 units for the thesis.

For Honours thesis projects in both disciplines, visit our Research pages to get more information on our current research projects and find a research supervisor for your Honours thesis project who shares your passion and research interests. Or view the complete list of our Available Research Projects (searchable by our research group areas).