Honours in Life and Environmental Sciences
Honours provides an important year for learning and improving scientific skills in research design and implementation, critical thinking and data analysis, digital literacy, and scientific communication.
These skills are recognised by employers as essential in the workplace and therefore can make you more employable. A Honours degree also exposes you to research of national and international significance. It can also lead to further study as a postgraduate student, undertaking Masters or PhD level research.
Missed our information session?
Don't worry! We recorded our 2021 Honours Information Session held on Tuesday 13 October.
Project booklet
We provide a number of project ideas located at our campuses. The booklet may be updated as projects change or additional projects become available. Always check with the principle supervisor.
Download the project booklet (PDF, 1.3MB)
Key dates and Coordinators
Honours applications for 2021 must be received by the following closing dates:
- Semester 1 2021: Monday 1 February 2021
- Semester 2 2021: Friday 4 June 2021
See other key study period dates for 2021
Honours Campus Coordinators can help answer any general questions or discuss your project ideas and program:
- Burwood - A/Prof Peter Beech
- Geelong - Dr Annalisa Durdle
- Warrnambool - A/Prof Julie Mondon
In addition, a student adviser can assist with information about entry into Honours.
How to apply
Your first step in securing a place in the Honours Program for 2021 is to contact supervisors and discuss projects.
After you have had a discussion and agreed upon a project, you will need to complete our two-part application process:
- An Honours application form (DOCX, 31.2KB) with supervisor's signature
- A formal application through Deakin's applicant portal, attaching the completed Honours application form