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Overview

Geography is the study of social and environmental relationships. The cultural significance of geography lies in its contribution to an understanding of the total environment. Geographers are employed as professionals in urban management, regional planning, and environmental assessment. First year courses involve systematic studies of the physical and human basis … For more content click the Read More button below. Many courses in geography include laboratory and field work, involving the use of qualitative and quantitative techniques. Assessment in Geography is normally by a combination of coursework and examinations, although the procedure varies between courses. Please note This stream is only available for students in Arts/Education and Arts programs.

Learning Outcomes

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Collaborate effectively with others
  • Scholars
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly
  • Professionals
  • Global citizens
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Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship
  • Scholars
  • Leaders
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Understand geography as an academic discipline, including the recent theory and practice
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Recognise the characteristics and spatial distribution of environments and urban places
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Explain ways physical, social, cultural, economic and political factors shape places
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Examine impacts on people, ecosystems, urban places and economic activity at a range of scale including the global and the local
  • Global citizens
  • Leaders
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Analyse interactions and connections between people, places and environments including the assessment of management strategies for sustainable outcomes
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
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Identify geographical factors influencing human well-being and ways to improve human well-being
  • Leaders
  • Global citizens
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Discuss perspectives and controversies of people and organisations in relation to a range of geographical issues
  • Global citizens
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
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Determine the place of Australia in the world and the Asia-Pacific region
  • Leaders
  • Global citizens
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Understand the nature of geographical inquiry and apply geographical concepts skills and tools
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Analyse and evaluate geographic information
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Report and debate geographic information, ideas and issues, in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
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  • Scholars
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Critically and creatively employ geographical knowledge and disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship
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Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment
  • Professionals

Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 60 UOC.

Level 1 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses6 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Prescribed Electives18 Units of Credit:

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