Honours
IMAS is recruiting Honours students for 2013. There is an exciting set of projects to chose from across a wide range of disciplines.
Each Honours project offered at IMAS sits within one of five core research themes:
- Climate & Oceans
- Fisheries & Aquaculture
- Marine Ecology & Biodiversity
- Integrated Ocean-Earth System Science
- Ocean & Antarctic Policy, Socio-economics and Governance
It is also good to know that there are a number of generous Scholarships available. Details here:
Apply NowFor more information about Honours please contact:
Honours Coordinator, IMAS, Dr Kelvin Michael
Bachelor of Antarctic Studies with Honours S4G
The Bachelor of Antarctic Studies with Honours, offered by the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) combines a general overview of Antarctic and Southern Ocean matters with specialist training in a research topic, generally within physical sciences, biological sciences, law, policy, international relations, environmental management, or polar technology.
The degree is fully equivalent to an honours degree with any other University School and satisfies the usual eligibility requirements for research higher degrees and postgraduate scholarships.
The program can be taken in one year full-time or two years part-time study. Students can commence the program in either semester 1 or semester 2.
UTAS Student Handbook: Bachelor of Antarctic Studies with Honours
The Antarctic Environment KSA412
This unit will give Bachelor of Antarctic Studies (Honours) students an understanding of the historical, geographic and political background of Antarctica.
It also includes an introduction to the scientific processes at work in the biological, physical and chemical environment of the Antarctic and the Southern Ocean. Students will be asked to use this information to analyse current polar issues
Bachelor of Antarctic Science with Honours K4F
The program is designed to develop knowledge and skills in research oriented towards Antarctic science, beyond those gained in undergraduate courses. Entry is from the UTAS Bachelor of Antarctic Science (S3Y).
Students will first complete a literature review, prepare a research plan, and present an introductory seminar, then conduct an independent research program over a period of about 27 weeks. During the research period, students will prepare a research grant proposal in an area related to their marine research program. Finally, students will present a seminar and produce a research thesis.
UTAS Student Handbook: Bachelor of Antarctic Science with Honours
Bachelor of Marine Science with Honours K4B
The program is designed to develop knowledge and skills in research oriented towards marine science, beyond those gained in undergraduate courses. Entry is from the UTAS Bachelor of Marine Science (K3B) or its equivalent.
Students will first complete a literature review, prepare a research plan, and present an introductory seminar, then conduct an independent research program over a period of about 27 weeks. During the research period, students will prepare a research grant proposal in an area related to their marine research program. Finally, students will present a seminar and produce a research thesis.
UTAS Student Handbook: Bachelor of Marine Science with Honours
Bachelor of Science with Honours with Marine or Antarctic Science Specialisation S4E
The program is designed to develop knowledge and skills in research oriented towards Marine and Antarctic science, beyond those gained in undergraduate courses. Entry is from any Bachelor of Science undergraduate course.Students will first complete a literature review, prepare a research plan, and present an introductory seminar, then conduct an independent research program over a period of about 27 weeks. During the research period, students will prepare a research grant proposal in an area related to their marine research program. Finally, students will present a seminar and produce a research thesis.
UTAS Student Handbook: Bachelor of Science with Honours