The ANU Physics Honours program emphasises original research. The research project may be undertaken in any relevant area of the University. Projects are individually supervised by an academic staff member, usually within a research group. Available topics include: laser physics, atom optics and dilute gas Bose-Einstein condensation, optical physics, gravitational wave detection, general relativity theory, nuclear physics, atomic and molecular physics, plasma physics, observational and theoretical astrophysics, cosmology, thermal physics, electronic materials physics, surface physics, condensed matter physics, computational physics, and geophysics. For an up to date list see the Honours website www.anu.edu.au/Physics/Honours
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
1. Plan, consult and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation of a chosen research topic.
2. The student will learn to systematically identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions.
3. The student will be able to make a systematic and critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources.
4. In the case of numerical or experimental research, be able to appropriately apply statistical or other evaluation processes to original data, In the case of theoretical work, the student will be able to apply advanced mathematical techniques.
5. The student will master advanced skills and concepts in Physics appropriate to the awarding of an Honours degree.
6. The student will be able to effeectively and compellingly communicate scientific material through oral and written means.
Other Information
To qualify for admission to Physics honours candidature, an ANU student must have successfully completed at least 48 units of 2000 series or 3000 series courses relevant to the proposed honours study, of which at least 24 units must be 3000 series courses. At least a credit average must have been achieved in these 48 units. It is recommended that students should include in their program PHYS3001, PHYS3031, PHYS3032 and PHYS3033. Students from other universities are welcome to apply for enrolment in the Honours program. Admission will be based on the undergraduate record and its equivalence to the above requirements.;Dept ConsentIndicative Assessment
Assessment will be based on:
- Course work - topics in Advanced Physics, 6 courses across a broad range of advanced foundational topics. Exam, assignment and oral assessment as appropriate. (45%; LO 5, 6)
- Project work presented in the form of a thesis (50%; LO 1-6)
- Final seminar (5%; LO 6)
- Mid year seminar - this item is not formally graded, but is an important and required milestone in the year (LO 1, 6)
- Mid-year interview, involving a round table discussion with the student, supervisor, convener and thesis reviewer. Required but not formally assessed. (LO 1, 6)
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Physics Education Centre to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 12 to 24 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
| 13.00 | 0.27083 |
| 14.00 | 0.29167 |
| 15.00 | 0.31250 |
| 16.00 | 0.33333 |
| 17.00 | 0.35417 |
| 18.00 | 0.37500 |
| 19.00 | 0.39583 |
| 20.00 | 0.41667 |
| 21.00 | 0.43750 |
| 22.00 | 0.45833 |
| 23.00 | 0.47917 |
| 24.00 | 0.50000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $640 per unit |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $910 per unit |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
