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Overview
The Science with Honours degree offered at the 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 or 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.
Interested applicants need to contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic prior to lodging their application.
Career
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
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 60
Credits
96 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Communication Studies Natural Sciences View 107 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 60
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 085420K
- For undergraduate degrees, the required entry score uses the Australian Year 12 qualification which is measured by the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). Each course is given an ATAR is an indicative score for entry into the program, based on the previous academic year.
- When assessing applications against the relevant Academic Standards, the University will use accepted educational resources, including Australian Education International - NOOSR, UK NARIC, University Admissions Centre Assessment of Qualifications Manual and the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Schedule to establish the Australian equivalence of an applicant’s overseas qualifications.
Tuition Fee
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International
31600 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31600 AUD per year during 12 months.
- National fee is Commonwealth supported
Living costs for Lismore
1200 - 2200 AUD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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