Physics of the Earth Honours Specialisation

Total units 48 Units

Areas of interest Earth and Marine Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Information Technology, Engineering
Specialisation code POTE-HSPC

Academic career Undergraduate

The Physics of the Earth Honours specialisation is intended for students who are interested in undertaking an independent research project in earth physics under the direction of a supervisor, and who have a foundational knowledge of a relevant field, such as physics, earth and marine sciences, mathematics, engineering, or information technology. The Honours specialisation is usually taken full time for two consecutive semesters and includes research training, in-depth analysis of current concepts in the field as well as a substantial research project culminating in the production of a thesis. Honours is a solid foundation in the basics of research, and can be an entry to careers in geophysics, or a pathway to a PhD.

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Admission Requirements

Satisfaction of the admission requirements described in the relevant Honours plan:

with at least:

a major or equivalent in a relevant field, such as physics, earth and marine sciences, mathematics, engineering, or information technology.
and with the written approval of an identified supervisor for the research project.

Requirements

This Honours specialisation requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:

24 units from completion of the following course(s):

Code	Title	Units
EMSC4008F	Physics of the Earth IV Honours	12-24

24 units from completion of the following course(s):

4000-level courses from the following subject areas:

EMSC Earth and Marine Sciences

PHYS Physics

MATH Mathematics

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