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  • The Centre for Ecosystem Science is located in the upper campus of the Kensington grounds of the University of New South Wales Sydney. Building E26.

  • If your ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç course requires an honours component in ecology, you are likely to be eligible to take on honours with us. There are at ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ.

    For more information, contact the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Science.

  • Take note of which lectures you liked most, which professors you found particularly interesting or approachable and what study areas most captivated you. Then do some googling! Research your Professors and their work, read about them on the university websites and finally, email them. Arrange a time to meet and discuss what you're interested in and what projects they have available.

  • Think about which field trips or subject areas you engaged with most. What impact would you like your research to have? What kind of work are you willing to do? If you prefer the outdoors, fieldwork might be for you; if not, perhaps try remote sensing. Do you like the heat? If yes, then the deserts of Australia are calling; if not, check out some alpine work. Are you a night owl? If yes, think about working with nocturnal species; if no, find a species most active at dawn. Use your likes and dislikes to guide your choice!

  • Typically honours by research is 1 year course. A PhD is typically between 3 and 4 years.