Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Courses are of 64 points in duration

Research Program component

Students must complete at least 32 to 48 points in the Research Program component. This component consists of the process (HRS409 and the methods subject (HRS410 and;

• a compulsory Research Project subject of between (8 and 48 points) from the list of subjects below with the final value being no less that 32 points. The project is conducted under the direction of a supervisor and a co-supervisor;

Bachelor of Science (Hons) (All Specialisations)
HRS409 Honours Research Process (Core) (8 points)
HRS410 Honours Reserach Methods (Core) (8 points)

And students can choose
1 or more (dependent upon points value and the scope of the dissertation/project) of the Faculty Honours Suite of Project/Dissertation Subjects and at completion must add up to at least 32 points.
HRS408 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (8points)
HRS416 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points)
HRS417 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points) (2 sessions)
HRS424 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (24 points)
HRS432 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (32 points)
HRS433 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (32 points) (2 sessions)
HRS440 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (40 points) (2 sessions)
HRS448 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (48 points) (2 sessions)
HRS449 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (48 points (3 sessions)

Discipline Development Component

Students may complete a maximum of 24 points in this component, depending on the course/size of the Research Program selected. The combination of subjects to make up this component is elective, but must be related to the development of the discipline area and be approved by the relevant School Honours Course Coordinator.

The final Class of Honours grade will be based on a combination of the dissertation (90%) and oral presentation (10%)

Enrolment pattern

Enrolment Patterns for the course will begin with the 8 point research design and 8 point research methods subjects, following on from that, the patterns will vary dependent upon the discipline specific specialisations and should be discussed with the school honours coordinators.

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

By full-time study

Session 1
HRS409 Honours Research Process (8)
HRS410 Honours Research Methods (8)
and a Science Research Project/Dissertation Subject from the Faculty suite of subjects:
HRS408 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (8points)
HRS416 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points)
HRS417 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points) (2 sessions)
HRS424 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (24 points)
HRS432 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (32 points)
HRS433 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (32 points) (2 sessions)
HRS440 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (40 points) (2 sessions)
HRS448 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (48 points) (2 sessions)
HRS449 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (48 points (3 sessions)

or a Discipline Specific Subject in consultation with the school honours coordinator

Session 2
An Honours Research Project/Dissertation Subject and/or a Discipline Specific subject

By part-time study

Session 1
HRS409 Honours Research Process (8)
HRS410 Honours Research Methods (8)
and a Science Research Project/Dissertation Subject from the Faculty suite of subjects:
HRS408 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (8points)
HRS416 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points)
HRS417 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points) (2 sessions)
HRS424 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (24 points)
HRS432 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (32 points)
HRS433 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (32 points) (2 sessions)
HRS440 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (40 points) (2 sessions)
HRS448 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (48 points) (2 sessions)
HRS449 Science Honours Project/Dissertation (48 points (3 sessions)

Session 2
An Honours Research Project/Dissertation Subject and/or a Discipline Specific subject in consultation with the school honours coordinator

Session 3
An Honours Research Project/Dissertation Subject and/or a Discipline Specific subject in consultation with the school honours

Session 4
An Honours Research Project/Dissertation Subject and/or a Discipline Specific subject in consultation with the school honours

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