Honours Thesis

6-24 unitsSem 1Sem 2In Person

Fenner School of Environment and Society · ANU College of Systems and Society

About this course

This course is a compulsory component of the Honours program that provides practical training in research practice culminating in the production of a thesis. Students develop a research topic in consultation with one or more academic supervisors, and design, plan, execute and report on their research conducted with the guidance of a supervisory panel.

Learning outcomes

1Plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen research topic to generate new knowledge.
2Systematically identify and evaluate relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate original conclusions.
3Analyse and interpret original science research data with statistical or other evaluative processes where appropriate.
4Demonstrate sufficient mastery to understand and apply experimental techniques and methods to collect original research data.
5Communicate complex research concepts, methods, results and implications clearly and effectively both in writing and orally.

Assessment

Weights and hurdle requirements come straight from the imported ANU record.

15,000 word thesis

Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

90%

Final exit seminar

Learning outcomes 2, 4, 5

10%

Study expectations

Study information

Approximately 1365 hours distributed over approximately 39 weeks across two semesters of full-time enrolment (24 units) Work Integrated Learning Projects Students may engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a component of the course

Texts and reading

As recommended by the academic supervisor/s.

Course essentials

Academic year: 2026
Course subject: ENVS
Subject name: Environmental Science
Academic career: UGRD
School: Fenner School of Environment and Society
College: ANU College of Systems and Society
Convener: Dr Sara Beavis
Delivery: In Person
Unit value: 6-24 units
EFTSL: 0.125
Last source update: Not listed

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Fees

Domestic fee paying students: Domestic · 2026 · Unit basis; $860
International fee paying students: International · 2026 · Unit basis; $1,170
Student Contribution Band Code 2: Commonwealth supported · 2026; ANU contribution-band code 2

Areas and attributes

Areas of interest

GeographyEnvironmental StudiesSustainabilityEnvironmental ScienceResource and Environmental Management