Honours Research Project

6-24 unitsSem 1Sem 2In Person

Research School of Physics · ANU College of Science and Medicine

About this course

This course will be taken over two consecutive semesters. Students will learn basic research preparation skills, including compilation of background research, thesis writing and oral presentation skills. They will pursue a research project under the supervision of an academic supervisor. The research will be original, and will be chosen from among the appropriate projects offered in Physics or a suitable cognate area.

Learning outcomes

1Plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation of a chosen research topic.
2Demonstrate capacity for physical understanding through experimental or theoretical investigation of an area of Physics.
3Engage in systematic discovery and critical review of relevant background material.
4Communicate research concepts clearly and effectively in writing and orally.

Assessment

Weights and hurdle requirements come straight from the imported ANU record.

Thesis

Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4

71%

Research Proposal

Learning outcomes 1, 3, 4

15%

Oral presentations

Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4

Research journal and writing assignments

Learning outcomes 1, 3, 4

Study expectations

Study information

Full time for one semester, and part time for one semester

Texts and reading

N/A

Course essentials

Academic year: 2026
Course subject: PHYS
Subject name: Physics
Academic career: UGRD
School: Research School of Physics
College: ANU College of Science and Medicine
Convener: Ilya Shadrivov
Delivery: In Person
Unit value: 6-24 units
EFTSL: 0.125
Last source update: Not listed

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Fees

Domestic fee paying students: Domestic · 2026 · Unit basis; $820
International fee paying students: International · 2026 · Unit basis; $1,170
Student Contribution Band Code 2: Commonwealth supported · 2026; ANU contribution-band code 2

Areas and attributes

Areas of interest

Physics