The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is a diverse and flexible science degree with an emphasis on research-led education. Explore anything from biology or climate science to psychology or astrophysics. You will learn advanced knowledge of research principles as well as the methods and theoretical concepts of your discipline. You’ll also get to design your own research project which will help you to understand and provide solutions to complex problems facing our world. Career Options Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide. The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to: Plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation of a chosen research topic to generate new knowledge. Systematically evaluate relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence and draw appropriate conclusions. Analyse and interpret original research data with statistical or other evaluative processes where appropriate. Demonstrate sufficient mastery to understand and apply relevant experimental techniques and methods to collect original research data Communicate and justify complex concepts and results clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences. Physics of the Earth The Physics of the Earth Honours specialisation is intended for students who are interested in undertaking an independent research project in earth physics under the direction of a supervisor, and who have a foundational knowledge of a relevant field, such as physics, earth and marine sciences, mathematics, engineering, or information technology. The Honours specialisation is usually taken full time for two consecutive semesters and includes research training, in-depth analysis of current concepts in the field as well as a substantial research project culminating in the production of a thesis. Honours is a solid foundation in the basics of research, and can be an entry to careers in geophysics, or a pathway to a PhD.