Geography is the study of human behaviour, the environment we live in, and the relationship between both.
This field combines arts and sciences to find innovative solutions to our society鈥檚 most pressing issues and debates, and the human response to these challenges, such as climate change, poverty, sustainability, health, and inequality.
For the major in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science, complete the following courses:
100-level
200-level
300-level
There is a range of courses at 200 and 300-level. You can specialise within or combine courses from the theme pathways:
If you are interested in postgraduate studies in Geography, you will need to take at least another 30 points from 300-level GEOG courses.
If you are completing a double major in Environmental Science, GEOG309 will count towards your Environmental Science major and you will need to complete an additional 60 points of 300-level GEOG courses towards the Geography major.
For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health, Product Design, Psychological Science, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:
Geography is a distinctive field between science and arts that also has links to law, sociology, engineering, computer science, and health sciences. Due to this diversity, study in Geography will lead to a range of career opportunities.
Career pathways could include:
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Geography.
Geologists are directly involved in the monitoring, prediction, and assessment of hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis.
Geologists are directly involved in the monitoring, prediction, and assessment of hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis.
