Geography focuses on identifying and understanding the processes of natural and built environments and exploring their causes and consequences. Geographers collect, analyse and report this information to enable informed decision-making. In this major, you will learn skills across various fields, including drone mapping, coastal geomorphology, the changing planet and globalisation, development and indigenous peoples.
Major (8)
For a major in Geography, students must successfully complete 8 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO100 Group Work | |||
| GEO101 Ethics and Professional Practice | |||
| GEO201 Developmental and Family Counselling | |||
| ENP245 Health, Society and Culture | |||
| GEO301 Community Development and Social Action | |||
| GEO302 Indigenous Australia and the State | |||
| GEO310 Understanding Cultural Diversity | |||
| GEO350 Introduction to Journalism |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Geography, students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO100 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| GEO101 The Writer and the Law | |||
| ENP245 News Writing: Print and Broadcast | |||
| GEO301 Online Journalism |
Extended Minor (6) 72 units
For an extended minor in Geography, students must successfully complete 6 courses:
Note: Only students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Science are eligible to undertake the Geography extended minor.
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO100 The Changing Planet | |||
| GEO101 Space, place and the Anthropocene | |||
| ENP245 Hydrology and Geomorphology | |||
| GEO201 Landscapes, Place and People | |||
| GEO301 Mapping with Drones |
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO302 Coastal Geomorphology | |||
| GEO310 Globalisation, Development and Indigenous Peoples | |||
| GEO350 Geo-ethics: Plants, Animals and People |