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 Music and Sound for Screen | |||
| GEO101 Film Forms: Genres, Histories, Technologies | |||
| GEO201 | |||
| ENP245 | |||
| GEO301 Television: Advanced Concepts and Contemporary Issues | |||
| GEO302 Transmedia Storytelling Campaigns | |||
| GEO310 Design Portfolio | |||
| GEO350 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change |
Extended Minor (6) 72 units
For an extended minor in Geographical Sciences, 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 Geographical Sciences extended minor.
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO100 Understanding Cultural Diversity | |||
| GEO101 Introduction to Indigenous Australia | |||
| ENP245 Social Research | |||
| GEO201 Social Justice, Welfare and the State | |||
| GEO301 Gender and Culture |
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO302 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory | |||
| GEO310 The Changing Planet | |||
| GEO350 Space, place and the Anthropocene |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Geography, students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO100 Hydrology and Geomorphology | |||
| GEO101 Landscapes, Place and People | |||
| ENP245 Mapping with Drones | |||
| GEO301 Coastal Geomorphology |