Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
School of Life and Environmental Sciences
Honours 2014
What is Honours?
During the Honours year, students join a research team in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences and undertake a supervised research project that leads to the major assessment component which is the written thesis. Honours students also have to present their research via oral presentations. There is also a coursework component that varies according to the degree program you are enrolled in.Why do Honours?
An Honours degree provides an important year for further acquisition of scientific skills. In addition to the specialised research training you obtain during your research project, all Honours students gain further competence in critical thinking and data analysis, information technology, computer software, and scientific communication via oral and written presentations. These skills are recognised by external employers as essential in the workplace. Thus, completion of an Honours year will make you more employable. An Honours degree also exposes you to research of national and international significance, and is the springboard to further study as a postgraduate students undertaking Masters or PhD level research.
How do I get into Honours?
Admission to the Honours program will require students to have a Bachelor degree with an average of at least 65% in their best six level-3 units. Furthermore, admission to the Honours program is dependent on a suitable research project and the availability of a supervisor.
A typical Honours assessment program
The Honours program comprises:
- Research project (thesis) - 60%
- Research communication module - 10%
- 3 x 10% coursework modules - 30%
Honours project booklet
A booklet with specific Honours projects for 2014 for each campus will be available from Monday August 26th 2013. Information sessions will be held on each campus as listed. You should come to one of these sessions and be prepared to discuss specific projects with the relevant academic staff:
- Burwood - Monday, 26 August 2013, from 5pm-6pm in Room T1.11
- Waurn Ponds - Thursday, 29 August 2013,1pm-2pm in Room Ka4.207
- Warrnambool - Wednesday, 4 September 2013,1pm-2pm in Room J2.01
Warrnambool Honours Projects 2014
Applications
The first step in securing a place in the program for 2014 is to contact supervisors and discuss projects.
Once you have met with a supervisor and agreed on a project, please apply at the online application portal.
Students are to complete both a paper based Honours Application Form 2014 and an online application via the above link.
Application forms should be completed and signed by the nominated Supervisor and submitted to the relevant Course Advisor (as noted below) by 29 November 2013.
Course Advisors
Burwood: Vincent Kavenagh- vincent.kavenagh@deakin.edu.au
Geelong: Rosie Robertson - rosie.robertson@deakin.edu.au
Warrnambool: Janet Keith- janet.keith@deakin.edu.au
Honours Coordinators
Academic information about the Honours programs can be obtained from the following staff:
Burwood Campus - Associate Professor John Arnould
Geelong Campus: Chemistry and Forensic Science Honours - Dr. Fred Pfeffer
Geelong Campus: Life Sciences Honours - Dr Stuart Linton
Warrnambool Campus - Dr. Rebecca Lester
In addition, your local Faculty course advisor can assist with information about entry into Honours.
Further information can be obtained from the School website at: http://www.deakin.edu.au/sebe/les/
