PHS4100 Physics honours research project
Faculty of Science
PHS4100 Physics honours research project is a level 4, 24-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2, Full year
- Clayton
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PHS4100
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PHS4100
1 unit list PHS4100 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
You will be required to complete a research project involving original work on a topic chosen in consultation with their academic supervisor.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester to First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Full year | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand, use and explain the basic concepts and principles of the research literature which underpins the chosen area of physics research;
- 2
Synthesise and interpret their knowledge gained in their study of the underpinning research literature, hence identifying a niche topic or topics within this existing body of literature, which represents a gap in knowledge suitable for original research;
- 3
Solve a complex and outstanding problem or problems in the chosen area for original research;
- 4
Present the results of their original research in both written form as a thesis, and present their key thesis results in oral form as a final seminar;
- 5
Defend the results of their original research in an oral exam.
Where it fits
PHS4100 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Ilya Mandel
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Ilya Mandel
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHS4100?
PHS4100 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PHS4100?
PHS4100 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PHS4200.
When is PHS4100 offered?
In 2026, PHS4100 runs in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton.
Which majors and minors include PHS4100?
PHS4100 is part of Physics.