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Honours subject area
Physics explores the fundamental structure of the universe, starting with the smallest subatomic particles. It has provided the foundation for much modern technology, from smartphones and tablet computers to medical imaging equipment.
Study physics and you'll not only become a good scientist, you'll also have a degree in how to solve problems. You'll learn how to design and conduct experiments and how to analyse the results.
Our physics students learn from internationally recognised experts, contribute to original research, and become part of our community of scientists. We offer comprehensive programs that cover the basic physics concepts and key ideas in modern physics. Our courses are flexible, allowing you to study topics that interest you most.
Honours is a full year of study devoted to a single subject at fourth-year level --- physics, in this case. It provides advanced training in Physics for a range of careers, personal interest, or as preparation for postgraduate study.
Please check the current students website (Find a unit of study) for up-to-date information on units of study including availability.
Honours in Physics is embedded within the Bachelor of Advanced Studies. Students are required to successfully undertake a 24-credit-point research project, under the supervision of a member of physics staff. An indicative list of projects is available on the School of Physics Student Portal. Students are also required to take 24 credit-point of 4000-level coursework selective units.
Honours in Physics is available to students with a major in physics, subject to requirements on their average grades. Most physics honours units have advanced 3000-level physics units as assumed knowledge. Admittance into the program is determined by the Faculty of Science, and requires that a staff member first agree to supervise the student's research project.
About this honours subject area
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.
Unit of study requirements for Honours in the area of Physics: completion of 24 credit points of project work and 24 credit points of coursework.
For further details about honours and who to contact for more information, please visit the Science honours page.
About Honours
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.
Unit of study requirements for Honours in the area of Physics: completion of 24 credit points of project work and 24 credit points of coursework.
For further details about honours and who to contact for more information, please visit the Science honours page.
Career pathways
You may choose to do further study, which will help shape your career in physics, such as a PhD for a career in scientific research and technology; or a Master of Medical Physics for a career as a hospital-based medical physicist.
Courses that offer this Honours
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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