Course overview
This honours program enables you to build on the knowledge obtained in your undergraduate science degree. As well as studying units in your chosen discipline – applied geology, chemistry, computer science, environment and agriculture, geographic information science, mathematical sciences, physics or geophysics – you'll examine academic research methodology and enhance your analytical skills and innovative ideas. You'll also complete a supervised research project and present an honours dissertation.
Note: Geographic Information Science and Geophysics are not available for semester 2 applications.
Career outcomes
- Career opportunities can be sought across the broad spectrum of scientific research, government, industry and academia depending on your choice of subject.
- This extra year at honours level is highly regarded by employers.
- Honours provides a pathway to further research and entry to a postgraduate degree in your chosen area of specialisation.
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Entry requirements
Course-specific requirements
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Additional information
Notes about this course
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Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Commonwealth-supported first-year fee
$9,600*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit聽other fees and charges聽for more information.
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Your application pathway
To apply for this course, you鈥檒l apply directly to Curtin via our online applications portal.
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
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For full entry requirements, fees and information for international students, visit the course page.
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