Overview

The Science (Advanced) (Honours) program at the Australian National University prepares you for professional life or a higher degree by research through the development of an advanced knowledge of the research principles and methods and theoretical concepts of your discipline, and through the design and implementation of a research project that develops new understandings or provides solutions to complex problems.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

Develop, apply, integrate and generate knowledge in educational and professional contexts

Develop and use a range of skills and methods to identify, analyse and respond to complex problems and issues.

Work and learn in both independent and collaborative ways with others to encompass diverse abilities and perspectives.

Plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation of a chosen research topic to generate new knowledge.

Systematically evaluate relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence and draw appropriate conclusions.

Analyse and interpret original research data with statistical or other evaluative processes where appropriate.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Research Design and Analysis in Biological Anthropology

Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology

Environmental Measurement, Modelling and Monitoring

Quantitative Methods in Psychology

Advanced Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Biology Computer Sciences View 34 other Bachelors in Earth Sciences 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.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS: 065138M

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

56120 AUD / year

≈ 56120 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

39240 AUD / year

≈ 39240 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Career Options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Canberra

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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