Program Overview

Bachelor of Environmental Design with Honours (D4A)

Overview

The Bachelor of Environmental Design with Honours is a one-year full-time program designed for high-achieving students who are ready to deepen their expertise and explore their passion through research. Honours combines advanced study with a significant research project in a chosen field. Whether you're aiming to boost your employability, develop specialised analytical skills, or pave the way to a PhD, an Honours degree offers a powerful platform to elevate your academic and professional future.

Duration and Location

• Minimum 1 year, up to a maximum of 3 years.
• This course is available to study as both part-time or full-time.
• Location: Launceston.
• Semester 1, Semester 2.

Course Rules

• Australian Qualification Framework level: 8.
• Commonwealth Supported places available.
• CRICOS: K.

Career Outcomes

The honours course is aimed specifically at students who wish to continue further studies in a related research field. Graduates of the course are eligible to enter a higher degree in most related fields. The School provides a Master of Design by research degree course and PhD program.

• Urban and regional planning.
• Environmental and sustainable design.
• Landscape architecture.
• Interior and spatial design.
• Environmental policy and advocacy.
• Design research and strategy.
• Community and public space design.
• Heritage and conservation planning.

Course Structure

Core Units

• KDA430 - Advanced Design Studio A.
  • Credit Points: 25.
  • Location: Launceston.
  • Study period: Semester 1.
• KDA431 - Advanced Design Studio B.
  • Credit Points: 25.
  • Location: Launceston.
  • Study period: Semester 2.
• KDA477 - Dissertation A (BEnvDes(Hons)).
  • Credit Points: 25.
  • Location: Launceston.
  • Study period: Semester 1.
• KDA478 - Dissertation B (BEnvDes(Hons)).
  • Credit Points: 25.
  • Location: Launceston.
  • Study period: Semester 2.
• XSB400 - Honours.
  • Credit Points: 0.
  • Location: Hobart, Launceston.
  • Study period: Semester 1, Semester 2.

Entry Requirements

For Domestic Students

1. Qualified for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Design (BEnvDes) in this University or qualified for admission to a degree in another design course in a tertiary institution approved by the College of Sciences and Engineering.
2. Achieved an Average Weighted Mark of at least 60% in the units of the final year of the BEnvDes course or an equivalent design course in another tertiary institution approved by the College. Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability.

For International Students

• Admission to Honours courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree.
• Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.
• Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability.
• English Language Requirements: This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0).

Fees & Scholarships

Domestic Students

• Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course.
• For eligible domestic students, this means your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government.
• You'll only need to pay the student contribution amount for each unit you study within the course.
• Commonwealth Supported Place indicative annual fee: $9,312.
• HECS-HELP loans: You may be able to defer payment of the student contribution amount by accessing a HECS-HELP loan from the Government.

International Students

• 2026 Total Tuition Fee (international students): $35,450 AUD.
• Tuition fee based on a rate of $35,450 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).

Scholarships

• For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please refer to the scholarships information.