Learning Outcomes
1.
At the successful conclusion of the geography major, students would have developed a broad working knowledge of the principles and theories of Geography, its broad application and interdisciplinary context.
- Scholars
2.
At the successful conclusion of the geography major, students would have developed the ability to present Geographically relevant problems and formulate experimental use of theories and application of methods based on sound research methodology.
- Scholars
3.
At the successful conclusion of the geography major, students would have developed the skills to apply scientific and/or socially scientific method to Geography laboratory-based work, field work, problem-solving, and theoretical research.
- Global Citizens
- Scholars
4.
At the successful conclusion of the geography major, students would have developed capabilities to communicate effectively and appropriately in a professional context (intra and inter disciplinary), or in a broader social context.
- Professionals
- Scholars
5.
At the successful conclusion of the geography major, students would have demonstrated the ability to positively contribute to collaborative, open-minded, conceptually informed scientific research.
- Leaders
- Scholars
6.
At the successful conclusion of the geography major, students would have demonstrated the ability to make appropriate and effective use of information and technology relevant to Geography.
- Professionals
- Scholars
7.
At the successful conclusion of the geography major, students would have demonstrated professional motivation and a capacity for creativity, responsibility for their own learning and long-term intellectual development.
- Professionals
- Scholars
8.
At the successful conclusion of the geography major, students would have developed capacities to ethically utilise scientific and social science methodology and theory, and Geographical knowledge to reflect critically upon its broad ethical and societal value.
- Professionals
- Scholars
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Arts - BA4400 - Arts
Bachelor of Science - BSc4410 - Science
Bachelor of Arts - BA4461 - Arts (CDF)
Bachelor of Science - BSc4463 - Science (CDF)
Specialisation Structure48 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 48 UOC.
Level 1 Core Courses
Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Level 2 Core Courses
Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Level 3 Core Courses
Students must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Level 2 Field School Requirement
Students must complete at least one Level 2 course that includes a residential field school. Courses currently offered which meet this requirement are:
Level 3 Field School Requirement
Students must complete at least one Level 3 course that includes a residential field school. The course currently offered which meets this requirement is:
Additional Information
Double-Major Combinations
For double-major combinations with Geography, please refer to the Recommended Double Major Combinations listed within this site.
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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