Master of Arts with a specialisation in Human Geography
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Overview
Whatever your field of interest, from linguistics to philosophy, postgraduate study in Arts broadens the mind and helps you to branch out in the direction you want to grow. Students can begin with a single course, and work their way right up to a masters. Students obtain analytical and research skills valuable within professional environments, and can gain entry into the MPhil or PhD research programs.
Minimum course duration
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Location
North Ryde
Course fee
AUD $16,000 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
Bachelor degree with relevant degree.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
No work experience required.
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above designated as Arts | 28 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Master requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master.
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | one of | 32cp at 800 level or above | |||
| 32cp at 800 level or above including 1 specialisation | |||||
| 32cp at 800 level or above including 2 specialisations | 32 | ||||
Specialisation requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this specialisation
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | HGEO806 | Thinking Geographically | 4 | ||
| Required | either | HGEO807 | Research Methods in Human Geography | ||
| GSE828 | Research Methods for Sustainable Development | 4 | |||
| Required | 16cp from | ENV808 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science for Postgraduates | ||
| ENVE853 | Environmental Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing | ||||
| HGEO802 | Social Impact Assessment and Cross Cultural Negotiation | ||||
| HGEO803 | Cultural Issues in Wildlife Management | ||||
| HGEO808 | Heritage and its Management | ||||
| HGEO809 | Globalisation and Sustainable Development | ||||
| HGEO810 | Human Geography Research A | ||||
| HGEO811 | Human Geography Research B | ||||
| HGEO812 | Urban Social Impact Assessment | ||||
| HGEO814 | Selected Coursework - Human Geography | ||||
| GSE831 | International Agreements and the Environment | ||||
| GSE828 | Research Methods for Sustainable Development | 16 | |||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
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