Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Already have a degree and want to prepare yourself for higher-level careers or a master's degree or PhD? The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is for students with an undergraduate degree in applied mathematics, computer science or science.

At the heart of the programme is the honours dissertation; an independent small-scale research project on a scientific topic. We have strong links with key industry organisations, and many students complete their research project in collaboration with an industry partner. courses in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) focus on the latest developments in applied mathematics, computer science and science.

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Start date: 2022

Minimum entry requirements

  • Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences or Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) with a B grade average or higher in level 7 courses.

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

The degree consists of courses and a dissertation where you undertake a supervised research project, sometimes in collaboration with an industry partner.

You can specialise in:

  • Applied conservation
  • Computer and mathematical sciences
  • Marine science
  • Science

Skills you will develop

The outcomes for graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.

Graduate Profile

Quick facts
Programme code:
AK1040
Level:
8
Points:
120
Duration:
1 year full-time / part-time available
Campus:
City Campus
Starts:
28 Feb 2022
Fees:
Domestic
$8,807
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2021. The exact tuition fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
International
$37,633 (computing) - $38,002 (science)
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2021. The exact tuition fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
  • International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.

Scholarships at AUT

Rahul Permal
Dannie Cullen
Antony Vavia
Rahul Permal
Great graduatesRahul PermalDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)Avocado oil is increasingly popular. But how can we reduce the amount of waste when producing avocado oil? PhD Rahul Kaushik Permal explore this question.Avocadoes and avocado oil continue to increase in popularity. But how can we reduce the amount of waste when producing avocado oil? That’s the interesting question AUT food science student Rahul Kaushik Permal is exploring through his PhD research. He would recommend studying science at AUT to other students, says Rahul who enrolled in the PhD after completing a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science (Honours).
Dannie Cullen
Great graduatesDannie CullenProfessional Environmental Scientist, AECOMBachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)She has always been fascinated by the ocean, says AUT sciences alumna Dannie Cullen who is now working as a professional environmental scientist at AECOM.She has always been fascinated by the ocean, says Dannie Cullen who studied a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Environmental Sciences, followed by a Bachelor of Science (Honours). Now working as a professional environmental scientist at AECOM, Dannie loves that her role is a mix of office tasks and fieldwork.
Antony Vavia
Great graduatesAntony VaviaDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)Deciding to study marine biology was easy, says Antony Vavia who came to AUT to do a Bachelor of Science and is currently enrolled in a PhD in marine biology.Deciding to study marine biology was easy, says Antony Vavia who came to AUT to do a Bachelor of Science and is currently enrolled in a PhD. For his PhD, Antony is exploring how to ensure long-term sustainability of coral reef fisheries in the Cook Islands by doing a case study on the island of Mitiaro. He hopes that his research will be another footstep for the Cook Islands and the wider Pacific in terms of fisheries.

The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.

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