About this honours subject area

Soil Science and Hydrology furthers students expertise in soil, water and climate, and their links with functional, resilient and productive ecosystems. Soil, water and climate define the physical constraints to ecosystems, and the interpreting of these along with their costs and benefits supports the development of policy and sustainable management strategies. This knowledge will help secure our soil and water resources to maintain healthy, functional and productive ecosystems. As part of this honours course, you’ll undertake an independent research project under the guidance of expert academic supervisors, supported by advanced coursework to sharpen your technical, analytical, and critical thinking skills. You’ll produce a portfolio of written and oral work that demonstrates your expertise and prepares you for careers in research, industry, or further study at a higher degree level.

Soil Science and Hydrology honours projects are available to any student graduated with a Bachelor of Science with a major in Soil Science and Hydrology or equivalent degree/major.

Unit of study requirements for Honours in Soil Science and Hydrology: completion of 24 credit points of project work and typically 24 credit points of advanced coursework.

For further details about honours in Soil Science and Hydrology, please get in touch with the honours coordinator, Dr Malcolm Possell.

Applying for Honours in Soil Science and Hydrology

Application to Honours is a two-step process. You first submit an Expression of Interest for a supervisor and project to the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, then apply for admission through the Faculty of Science.

1. You can search for a supervisor and browse available projects on the EoI portal link
2. If your Expression of Interest (EoI) is accepted by the supervisor, you will receive an email and PDF confirmation of supervision for your nominated Honours project.
3. After your EoI is approved by your supervisor, you will receive an acknowledgment email which you should attach to your application - see applying for honours.
4. You will be notified of your confirmed supervisor shortly after EoI’s close. Late applications for available supervisors will be considered in the order received.