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 The Changing Planet |
| 12 | Anti: ENP100 |
| GEO101 Space, place and the Anthropocene |
| 12 | |
| GEO201 Hydrology and Geomorphology |
| 12 | |
| ENP245 Landscapes, Place and People |
| 12 | |
| GEO301 Mapping with Drones |
| 12 | Pre: GEO100 or ENS253 |
| GEO302 Coastal Geomorphology |
| 12 | |
| GEO310 Globalisation, Development and Indigenous Peoples |
| 12 | Anti: GEO210 or GEO700 |
| GEO350 Geo-ethics: Plants, Animals and People |
| 12 |
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 The Changing Planet |
| 12 | Anti: ENP100 |
| GEO101 Space, place and the Anthropocene |
| 12 | |
| ENP245 Landscapes, Place and People |
| 12 | |
| GEO201 Hydrology and Geomorphology |
| 12 | |
| GEO301 Mapping with Drones |
| 12 | Pre: GEO100 or ENS253 |
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO302 Coastal Geomorphology |
| 12 | |
| GEO310 Globalisation, Development and Indigenous Peoples |
| 12 | Anti: GEO210 or GEO700 |
| GEO350 Geo-ethics: Plants, Animals and People |
| 12 |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Geography, students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO100 The Changing Planet |
| 12 | Anti: ENP100 |
| GEO101 Space, place and the Anthropocene |
| 12 | |
| ENP245 Landscapes, Place and People |
| 12 | |
| GEO301 Mapping with Drones |
| 12 | Pre: GEO100 or ENS253 |