Overview

The Bachelor of Science with Honours degree from Southern Cross University 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.

Potential occupations

Depending on their area of research, graduates are suited to careers within the public and private sectors.
Graduates also have opportunities to develop careers as researchers and can aim for further research qualifications by undertaking a PhD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scientific Research, Context, Perspective and Method

Science Honours Thesis I

Science Honours Thesis II

Science Honours Thesis III

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-04 00:00:00 , National

More details

June start date for international students

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Lismore, Australia
Coffs Harbour, Australia
Bilinga, Australia

Disciplines

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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: 085420K

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

26000 AUD / year

≈ 26000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9537 AUD / year

≈ 9537 AUD / year

Living costs

Lismore

Australia

1200 - 2200 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

Potential occupations

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

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Lismore

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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