Abstract
Undergraduate honours degrees allow students to extend their skills and knowledge through mentored research. This paper presents a case study of the Bachelor of Surveying with Honours degree (BSurv(Hons)) in Aotearoa New Zealand, combining demographic data, a catalogue of dissertation topics and survey responses from BSurv(Hons) graduates from 2000 to 2022. Findings reveal that female students undertake honours research at higher rates than their representation in the BSurv population, and topic choices are technology-driven, often preceding curriculum trends. Graduates emphasised setting clear expectations before embarking on research and the value of a collegial research culture.