Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours
Why study the Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours at UNE?
This program is designed to allow well-qualified graduates to extend their studies in areas such as Marine Science and Management; Natural Resource Management; Environmental Studies; Science; Ecology; Environmental Management; Environmental Science; GIS, either to improve their career prospects or to proceed to higher degree studies.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are well qualified for research careers with CSIRO, universities and research organisations with opportunities also available in museums and herbaria, zoos and botanic gardens, commercial industry and government planning departments, environmental protection agencies, national parks and wildlife management, forestry, water and soil conservation, environmental consultancies conducting impact statements and assessments, mining (rehabilitation, waste control and treatment).
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 Year Full-time2 Years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply direct to UNE
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| Official Abbreviation | BEnvSc(Hons) | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Bachelor Honours | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | Completion to the standard of Honours Second Class or better is the normal mode of entry to the research degree of Master of Science, a research only Master degree. Completion to the standard of Honours Second Class Division 1 or better is the normal mode of entry to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). |
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| How to apply |
All domestic students apply direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | 1. Admission to a final honours course shall be at the discretion of the Head of School and subject to the provisions of Rule 2. 2. (a) Except as provided in Rule 2.(b) and (c), a candidate for admission to a final honours course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours shall have fulfilled the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Science and shall have completed a listed unit appropriate to the proposed field of study. (b) The Head of the School may approve for admission to a final honours course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours a candidate who has fulfilled the requirements for an appropriate degree or other qualification of equivalent standing at another university or other institution recognised by the school for this purpose. The School may require additional evidence which will be specified in each case of the ability of such a candidate to undertake a final honours course in the school concerned. (c) With the approval of the School a candidate who has completed, within the Faculty, appropriate units from the listed units with a value of at least 36 credit points of the Bachelor of Environmental Science and who has completed within the University or at any other institution approved by the School for this purpose, other units equivalent to those additional units specified in the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Science may be admitted to candidature for the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours. 3. Normally, candidature for the degree shall commence at the beginning of the year following that in which the candidate qualifies in terms of Rule 2. Candidature may be commenced at other times only with the approval of the Head of School. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced Standing may be granted for previously completed study. |
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| Scholarships | The Faculty of Arts and Sciences offers The Sciences Encouragement Award each year. Further details are available from the Faculty Academic Director (adfas@une.edu.au). |
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| Academic Colours |
Malachite Green (BCC 23) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
1. Admission to a final honours course shall be at the discretion of the Head of School and subject to the provisions of Rule 2.
2. (a) Except as provided in Rule 2.(b) and (c), a candidate for admission to a final honours course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours shall have fulfilled the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Science and shall have completed a listed unit appropriate to the proposed field of study.
(b) The Head of the School may approve for admission to a final honours course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours a candidate who has fulfilled the requirements for an appropriate degree or other qualification of equivalent standing at another university or other institution recognised by the school for this purpose. The School may require additional evidence which will be specified in each case of the ability of such a candidate to undertake a final honours course in the school concerned.
(c) With the approval of the School a candidate who has completed, within the Faculty, appropriate units from the listed units with a value of at least 36 credit points of the Bachelor of Environmental Science and who has completed within the University or at any other institution approved by the School for this purpose, other units equivalent to those additional units specified in the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Science may be admitted to candidature for the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours.
3. Normally, candidature for the degree shall commence at the beginning of the year following that in which the candidate qualifies in terms of Rule 2. Candidature may be commenced at other times only with the approval of the Head of School.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
1. A candidate shall complete a final honours course in one of the fields of study encompassed by the course work programs listed in Bachelor of Environmental Science.
2. A final honours course is a unit of fourth-year standard bearing the numerical designation 400. The course may include units counting up to 12 credit points from the listed units of the rules governing the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Science or other courses offered in the University and approved by the School. Each unit shall count for not more than five per cent of the assessment and workload for the final honours course.
Classes of Honours
There shall be three classes of honours, namely Class I, Class II and Class III. Class II shall have two divisions, namely Division 1 and Division 2. There shall be no re-examination.
An exceptionally distinguished candidate who has been awarded First Class Honours may be awarded a University Medal.
Appeals
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Appeals.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.
For candidates studying Full-Time = 48 cps per year or 24 cps per semester. This equates to a workload of approximately 40-48 hours per week.
For candidates studying Part-Time = 24 cps per year or 12 cps per semester. This equates to a workload of approximately 20-24 hours per week.