The honours year in Bachelor of Agriculture comprises advanced coursework, and an individual research project designed to extend students' knowledge and skills in solving research problems. Completion of an honours year further prepares students for employment, or for a research higher degree (Doctor of Philosophy or Masters by Research).
The honours year programs are undertaken on a full-time basis and commence at the start of the year only.
On completion of the fourth (honours) year, the School determines the award of honours degrees on the basis of average mark of the weighted average of all fourth-year subjects. The resulting figure is the 'Honours Score'.