Honours subject area
About this honours subject area
Honours in Marine Science at the University of Sydney draws together relevant material to create a multi-disciplinary curriculum that deepens your in-depth knowledge in a range of marine science disciplines.
About this honours pathway
An honours year in Marine Science 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.
Unit of study requirements for Honours in the area of Marine Science: completion of 36 credit points of project work and 12 credit points of coursework.
For further details about honours and who to contact for more information, please visit the Science honours page.
Courses that offer this honours area
The course information on this website applies only to future students. Current students should refer to faculty handbooks for current or past course information.
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