Overview

The Science (Honours) degree offered by the Federation University Australia is a fourth-year programme for graduates of all Science, Information Technology and Mathematical Science undergraduate degrees.

Key features

The programme serves as a prelude to a higher degree in research or advanced professional practice in careers that entail complex research work.

The honours programme consists of the core research project, as well as course work studies in research methodologies, communication, and the preparation of a literature review. A significant proportion (over one half) of the work in this programme is the research project, which culminates in the submission of an Honours thesis.

The aim of this course is to develop skills and experience in the type of work involved in postgraduate research studies.

The research project allows you to pursue your area of interest in some depth whilst practising the investigative skills that are important in research.

In particular, you will develop skills in finding the latest work published about your area of interest, and in assimilating and analysing this information.

Course work also focusses on the preparation of a detailed research plan, designing and carrying out experimental research and writing up the results of your research.

Career Opportunities

Laboratory analyst
Research scientist
Researcher
Geneticist
Cytologist
Microbiologist
Laboratory technician
Laboratory assistant
Immunologist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Honours Research Methods
Honours Literature Review
Honors Research Project
Honours Communication and Application

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-07 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-23 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ballarat, Australia
Churchill, Australia
Berwick, Australia

Disciplines

Mathematics Information Technology (IT) View 187 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 088661B

Applicants will have completed a bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline with a high level of academic achievement, which is normally a distinction average or above in core discipline courses in the second and third years.

Overall IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34500 AUD / year

≈ 34500 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

9537 AUD / year

≈ 9537 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Living costs

Ballarat

Australia

1260 - 2250 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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