Bachelor of Environmental Design (Honours)

University of Tasmania (UTas)

CRICOS Institution Code 00586B

Duration

52 weeks

Delivery

On Campus

Study Load

Full time or part time

Intakes

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Bachelor of Environmental Design (Honours)

Course Overview

About This Course

Take your academic journey further with an Honours degree.

An Honours Course 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.

The Bachelor of Environmental Design with Honours is for graduates of Bachelor-level degrees in Design or Architecture. Students in the program pursue their own projects under the supervision of academics in the School of Architecture and Design. Supervisors and projects must be agreed before completing applications. Study location, supervision parameters, and project type and outputs are all negotiated with supervisors in advance of commencement.

Course Co-ordinator: Andrew Steen

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Hobart

French St, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS) 7005

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic students:

Before beginning their course of study for the degree of BEnvDes(Hons) students shall have:

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; and
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.

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, as detailed below.

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).

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided.

See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

Course Specific Requirements

Before beginning their course of study for the degree of BEnvDes(Hons) students shall have:

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; and
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.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

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.

Graduates of a Bachelor of Environmental Design (Honours) degree can pursue a wide range of career paths, depending on their interests, specialisations, and whether they continue with further study.This includes career opportunities in:

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

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units5 units

KDA430

Advanced Design Studio A

In this unit students develop a line of speculative, self-directed research in the field of contemporary design, forming the basis of their Honours thesis. They identify a research theme, specify research questions, and develop preliminary design work for their thesis.…

KDA431

Advanced Design Studio B

In this unit students will continue to develop their findings and investigations related to their individual speculations in KDA430 Advanced Design Studio A. The major works completed in this unit will be supported by the thesis developed in KDA478 Dissertation…

KDA477

Dissertation A (BEnvDes(Hons))

This unit is a program of supervised individual research, designed to allow students to explore in depth an area of environmental design of particular interest to them. The unit is undertaken throughout the year, and culminates in the submission of…

KDA478

Dissertation B (BEnvDes(Hons))

XSB400

Honours

Administrative unit to be used for recording Honours grades and marks…

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I specialise in during a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physics at UTas?

Students can specialise in areas such as Astrophysics, as demonstrated by honours student Morgan Febey who focused on optical astronomy and studied a close contact binary star system called OY Carinae for her thesis.

What research facilities are available to Physics students at the University of Tasmania?

Physics students have access to the University of Tasmania's Greenhill Observatory north of Hobart, which houses 50cm and 1.3m optical telescopes used for astronomical observations and research.

Can Honours students pursue independent or original research projects?

Yes, Honours students undertake original thesis research. For example, Morgan Febey is studying OY Carinae, a close contact binary star system that is under-researched and uniquely observable from the southern hemisphere, making her work a distinct scientific contribution.

What pathways are available after completing a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physics?

Graduates can progress to a PhD. Morgan Febey, for instance, plans to continue studying OY Carinae as the subject of her PhD and intends to remain within the University of Tasmania's physics department.

Why is the University of Tasmania particularly advantageous for certain areas of astronomical research?

The University of Tasmania's location in the southern hemisphere gives it a unique observational advantage. For example, the star system OY Carinae is located very close to the south celestial pole and is easily observable from Tasmania but cannot be seen from most of the northern hemisphere.

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