Honours is a 1 year program consisting of a research project and associated theoretical work.

An Honours year provides professional training in a chosen area of specialisation, providing the opportunity to experience scientific research first hand.

Researchers in the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology at the University of Adelaide are international leaders in their fields, providing an opportunity for students to work at the cutting edge of science and technology.

During an Honours year, you will learn new techniques and broaden your skill base, opening the doors to increased job opportunities.

Honours can give you a competitive edge in the job market, or if you are interested in further study, it is an important foundation for postgraduate research.

In the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Honours degrees can be undertaken in the following research areas:

Research areas

• Agricultural science
• Animal science
• Chemistry
• Ecology and environmental science
• Environmental geoscience
• Evolution and palaeobiology
• Food and nutrition
• Geology
• Geophysics
• Horticulture
• Molecular and biomedical science
• Petroleum geology and geophysics
• Physics
• Plant science
• Soil science
• Viticulture
• Wine science 

Professional skills pathway

• Science communication
• Science education
• Science policy