Program Overview

BH-CONS - Conservation and Wildlife Biology

Overview

The aim of the Honours year is to extend the student's grasp of the principles and practice of their subject, to develop ability for independent research, and to facilitate their entry into industry employment. An Honours qualification of at least 2A is normally required for admission to higher research degree study.

Structure

The program consists of 24 credit points, including:

• Major: 24 credit points
• Required Units: 24 credit points
  • VLS540: Honours Thesis in Conservation and Wildlife Biology (21 cp)
  • ECS602: Research Methods in Environmental and Conservation Sciences (3 cp)

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Completion of a Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in the same discipline or cognate area with a Credit average; subject to availability of a suitable supervisor and approval by the School Dean.

English Language Requirements

Equivalent of an Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in Conservation and Wildlife Biology
2. Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods
3. Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
4. Apply technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas
5. Exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding
6. Design and use research in a project
7. Present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
8. Demonstrate initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship
9. Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
10. Show responsibility and accountability for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
11. Plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence

Program Details

• Credit Points: 24
• Enrolment Pattern(s): Part Time, Full Time
• Owning College: College of Environmental and Life Sciences
• Owning School: Environmental and Conservation Sciences
• Version: 16
• Version Start Date: 01/07/2024
• End Date: 30/06/2024