Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Environment

The Australian National University

This research-intensive Honours program provides the opportunity to conduct independent, in-depth research on a topic of your choice, with supervisory guidance. It is intended for students who have foundational knowledge in one or more of environmental science, environmental studies, geography, human ecology, forest sciences, resource and environmental management, and sustainability, as well as students who wish to apply their knowledge from another field in one of these multi-disciplinary areas. The program is usually taken full-time for two consecutive semesters and includes research training in-depth analysis of current concepts in the broad environment field and in the selected specialized research area and a substantial, original research project culminating in the production of a thesis. Honours extends the knowledge and skills developed during the Bachelor degree and provides a solid foundation in the practice of research suitable for entry to a broad range of careers or to a PhD.Learning OutcomesPlan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen research topic to generate new knowledge.Systematically identify and evaluate relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate original conclusions.Engage in systematic discovery and critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources. If relevant, demonstrate sufficient mastery to understand, evaluate, and appropriately apply techniques and methods to collect original research data and/or develop new techniques and methods to collect original research data.

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