The Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Honours) degree exemplifies a commitment to research-led education. Building on the Bachelor of Environmental Studies, honours allows the exploration of research possibilities in a broad range of study options from natural ecological and earth system processes, to environmental management, resource use and policy, to cultural ecology and the history of environmental change, perception and philosophy. It gives you preparation for professional life or a higher degree by research through the development of an advanced knowledge of the research principles and methods and theoretical concepts of your discipline, and through the design and implementation of a research project that develops new understandings or provides solutions to complex problems. Honours Specialisations are available that mirror the teaching and research strengths at the ANU in environmental studies.

Learning Outcomes

1. Plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation of a chosen research topic to generate new knowledge.
2. Systematically evaluate relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence and draw appropriate conclusions.
3. Analyse and interpret original research data with statistical or other evaluative processes where appropriate.
4. Demonstrate sufficient mastery to understand and apply relevant experimental techniques and methods to collect original research data
5. Communicate and justify complex concepts and results clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.