Geography and environmental studies

Make sense of the world.

Geography explores the dynamic relationships between people and cultures, the natural and built environments that shape us. A major in Geography makes sense of the world by recognising connections, distribution and characteristics of various social and biophysical processes, and by asking where, at what scale, and why the world is the way it is. It examines contemporary issues like social and environmental justice and the efficient, equitable and sustainable use of resources. You’ll be introduced to different ways of knowing the world—drawing on the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. You’ll develop transferable skills in computing and written, oral and graphic communication.

How many units?

A major in Geography and Environmental Studies is made up of 36 units, including:

• two Year 1 topics (9 units)
• four year two topics (18 units)
• two year 3 topics (9 units).

Geography and Environmental Studies can also be taken as a minor. Your 22.5 units will include:

• two Year 1 topics (9 units)
• two Year 2 topics (9 units)
• plus an additional topic (4.5 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topic options.

You may complete an extended major sequence in Geography and Environmental studies by completing the prescribed major topics (36 units), plus an additional two topics (9 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics listed below. An extended major in Geography is not available to students enrolled in the double Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts degrees.

Add a year of Honours

Kickstart your career or future in research with one extra year.

By adding just one year full-time to your undergraduate degree, you can graduate with Honours. Enhance your career prospects, delve deeper into knowledge or launch yourself into the world of research.