Honours subject area
About this honours subject area
Geophysics is an extremely diverse science that deals with the study of the Earth as a complex system, including its composition, structure, origin and evolution of life, environments, global climate and sea level changes, natural hazards and sea exploration.
The combination of geology with other disciplines such as geography, geology, archaeology, biology, chemistry, computing, engineering, economics and law can lead to many specialisations.
About this honours pathway
Unit of study requirements for Honours in the area of Geology or Geophysics: completion of 36 credit points of project work and 12 credit points of coursework.
The honours year represents the bridge between undergraduate studies (which are content-driven) and postgraduate studies (which are research-driven).
During honours, you will undertake a major research project on a specialised topic under the direction of a supervisor (and sometimes a co-supervisor), submit a thesis embodying the results of your investigation and undertake the relevant coursework.
For further details about honours and who to contact for more information, please visit the Science honours page.
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