Bachelor of Science with a major in Human Geography
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Overview
Science at Macquarie has a strong focus on peer-assisted learning and practical work, both in the field and in our high-quality laboratories. This hands-on approach will allow you to develop your scientific research skills, critical thinking and problem solving ability.
Learn from internationally recognised researchers and gain state-of-the-art scientific knowledge.
Human geography has a strong focus on social and community planning, health and health care delivery, population studies, development studies, resource and environmental management, public policy development, urban and regional management and geographic information science.
Human geographers collaborate widely, with strong links to anthropologists in development studies, sociologists and other social scientists in social inclusion, and physical geographers in environmental management and climate adaptation.
Students can complete this major by distance education (external study). Some units require attendance on campus.
Degrees offering Human Geography
Key features
- Flexible program: tailor your studies to your interests.
- Opportunities for field-based learning, including international and remote area fieldwork.
- Increase your job opportunities by developing practical skills and knowledge of sophisticated frameworks for research and use across many policy areas.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students with an interest in social and environmental change in diverse settings, and across geographical scales from the local to the global.
HECS Course fee
AUD $8,050 p.a.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
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
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 68 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 38 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 18 |
| Minimum number of credit points designated as Science | 42 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Science | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit |
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ENVG111 | Geographies of Global Change | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 3cp from | ENVG units at 200 level | 3 | ||
| Required | 6cp from | ENVG or ENV units at 200 level | 6 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ENVG380 | C | Human Geography in Action | 6 | |
| Required | 6cp from | ENVG units at 300 or 400 level | 6 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- broadcasting and journalism
- community development work
- environmental and resource management
- health planning
- international development work
- market research
- public service
- spatial analysis (GIS applications including research, planning and development)
- teaching
- tourism and recreation planning
- urban and environmental consultants
- urban, regional and social planning
Employers
• consultancy firms
• environment protection authorities
• government agencies in a wide range of environmental, resource and social fields
• heritage bodies
• local councils
• national parks and wildlife services
• non-government community, development and environmental organisations
• social and health policy bodies
Average starting salary
$44,521 for a Human and Social Sciences graduate (source: The Good Universities Guide, 2010).
Profiles
Our Expertise
Professor Richie Howitt
Richie Howitt is a Professor in Human Geography in the Department of Environment and Geography. In addition to his teaching at university, his career as a geographer includes work in the fields of human rights, Indigenous rights, environmental justice, sustainability and social theory. He has undertaken major social impact studies for various Aboriginal groups, and contributed to native title and mining negotiations in several areas.
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