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Honours is an optional additional year of an undergraduate course that can offer a pathway to a
PhD program for both national and international institutions. Even if you do not plan to continue your
studies, the Honours program is a beneficial and enjoyable experience. You will conduct a research project
under the close supervision of an RSES academic staff member, and a panel of academic staff from
within the ANU or collaborating institutions. The honours program provides an exciting opportunity to
engage with research and actively participate in the academic life of the department. Compltion of
an honours degree will provide you with skills to conduct independent research, and gain a greater depth
and knowledge of your chosen field.
Course requirements
The main requirement for entry to Honours is a credit average during the undergraduate degree.
Where to begin ...
The Honours program requires one academic year (full-time). Traditionally, the honours
program commences at the beginning of the calendar year, however, it is possible for a mid-year
start. The calendar-year Honours program commences in early February and continues for 9 consecutive months.
This timing enables examiners to finalise results in time for Graduation.
The mid-year Honours program commences in mid July and continues for 10 consecutive months.
The extra period compensates for the disruption to supervision during the lecture break in December/January.
Initial discussions should be made through the honours convenor
(honours.convenor@ems.anu.edu.au).
The convenor will be happy to help you in the early stages of developing a project, and together with your
supervisory panel, assist and review your progress throughout the year.
Timeline ...
- Consider applying for a scholarship. Applications for 2010 ANU Honours Scholarships
will open on the 11th of August and close on the 31st of October 2009.
Students should apply on-line at
https://apollo.anu.edu.au/apollo/default.asp?pid=4024.
If you intend to commence your Honours in second semester 2009 you will need to apply in the above listed round.
There is only one round of offers. Please note, you will also need to provide a 200-word statement
describing the research, professional or scholarly interests which you would intend to pursue while
an Honours Scholar at the ANU. You will need to submit this statement by email to ug.schols@anu.edu.au.
Your application will be incomplete without it.
- Have a look at other scholarship that might be of interest.
- Have a browse through some of the projects that are currently available. This is not an exhaustive list,
and we are open to new suggestions.
- Complete the Honours application form and send
send it to the Departmental Administrator (Maree.Coldrick@anu.edu.au)
of the Education Program. Deadline: 30 October 2009
Additional Resouces ...
Currently enrolled honours students can find useful material on EMS
honours resouce page.
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