Honours is a fourth year of undergraduate study (possibly taken in the fifth year for double degree students) which, on passing the course, provides you with a "degree with Honours".
The Honours course provides the opportunity to further enhance the knowledge and skills you have gained in your undergraduate degree, and pursue research in an academic field of your choosing - you will develop the ability to work independently, under the guidance of experts in the field.
Honours can also improve your employment prospects and, if desired, provide a stepping stone to further research leading to an MSc or a PhD.
Please note:
- We encourage students from outside of Monash to apply for Honours at Monash.
- It is possible to enrol in Honours prior to finishing a double degree at Monash.
- Honours studies in Physics or Astrophysics may be undertaken full-time or part-time.
- There are mid-year intakes as well as intakes at the start of each academic year.
- You will need to submit an application to the School of Physics & Astronomy (in relation to your choice of coursework sub-units, and research project) as well as an application to the Science Faculty for acceptance into the Honours course.
