Master of Arts (Geography)

Overview

This coursework degree is designed for candidates who wish to extend their grounding in Geography beyond the undergraduate level. It also provides an alternative route to subsequent PhD studies for students who do not possess a BA (Honours) degree.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Normally a pass Bachelors degree of at least 3 years duration in a relevant discipline (with at least three third year level subjects in the discipline) or a similar tertiary qualification, with relevant work experience, as approved by the Head of School.

Course Requirements

Candidates must complete 48 credit points of 900-level subjects, as set out below, as approved by the Course Coordinator. Students may be required to complete additional credit points if their disciplinary background is deemed not satisfactory.

Geography

The following coursework subjects have been devised by the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences to meet the needs of students who wish to proceed to the postgraduate level in Geography to enhance their qualifications in an area without undertaking a research project.

The subjects have been grouped in two strands which reflect the major research strengths in Geography within the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences.

• Physical Geography and Environments
• Human Geography and Environments

Students with a satisfactory background in Earth and Environmental Sciences complete subjects to the value of 48 credit points chosen from either of the two programs, in consultation with the Course Coordinator. Other students may be required to complete subjects to a value of 72 credit points.  

Other Information

For further information contact the Faculty of Science Office, 41.258, or telephone 4221 3481.

Web site: www.uow.edu.au/science

Specific enquiries should be directed to the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences 4221 3721.