Overview

Combine the problem solving and research skills from a law degree with the creative and communications skills of arts.

You'll study established legal studies areas such as constitutional law, international law, contract law and family law. You'll also look at areas of contemporary concern such as consumer law, environmental law, health law and information technology law.

You'll learn the role of law in society and explore ideas across disciplinary boundaries.

Geography is a wide-ranging discipline. It encompasses social, physical, biophysical and environmental sciences and the humanities. Applied geography offers avenues for study within physical and human geography.

Geographers strive to understand how the Earth works and how humans interact with the Earth and with each other at a range of geographical scales.

• Physical geographers are interested in environments, resources and management processes in relation to landforms, geographic information science, soils, global and regional climate change, pollution and erosion, and natural hazards.
• Human geographers focus on human–nature relationships, social change and social inclusion, urban, regional and remote planning, and human rights.

Degrees offering Geography

Key features

• Teachers are leading researchers and practitioners with expertise in climate change, landscape management, social inclusion, urban studies and planning, international development and Indigenous rights.
• Emphasis on research and practical skills.
• You can complete many units by distance education (external study). Some study on campus required.

Location

North Ryde

Suitable for

Students with an interest in place, geography, and social and environmental change.

HECS Course fee

AUD $8,050 p.a.

Student amenities fee

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