- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Master of Science (Physical Geography)
The Master of Science (Physical Geography) is for students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in the discipline without undertaking a research project.
The program includes advanced subjects in: spatial science (remote sensing, geographic information systems); soils, landscapes and hydrology; fluvial geomorphology and sedimentology; coastal environments; plate tectonics, macrotopography and Earth history.
Additional preparatory subjects focus on laboratory work and science communication skills. Candidates with appropriate qualifications and laboratory skills will be awarded advanced standing for these subjects.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Describe and synthesize knowledge about recent developments in Physical Geography and the importance of the discipline in understanding human-landscape interactions within a spatial perspective.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principal research practices and methods pertinent to Physical Geography in general and in particular to at least three Physical Geography sub-disciplines.
- Demonstrate advanced skills in investigating, analysing and synthesising physical geographic information, problems, concepts and theories within a spatial context.
- Design, apply, generate and evaluate hypotheses and theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship in applied Physical Geography.
- Exercise critical thinking and reflection on fundamental problems in Physical Geography.
- Justify, interpret and communicate propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions.
- Apply spatial information technologies in professional practice and/or further learning.
- Demonstrate the application of physical geographical knowledge and skills in planning and executing a substantial research-based initiative.
Course Structure
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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EESC914 | Fundamentals of Spatial Science# | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
Plus ONE of the following subjects: | |||
EESC904 | Advanced Geographic Information Science# | 12 | Spring |
EESC905 | Advanced Remote Sensing of the Environment# | 12 | Autumn |
Plus all of the following subjects: | |||
EESC901 | Advanced Plate Tectonics, Macrotopography and Earth History | 12 | Autumn |
EESC902 | Advanced Coastal Environments: Processes and Management | 12 | Spring |
EESC903 | Advanced Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology | 12 | Autumn |
EESC950 | Advanced Topic A | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
#where students have completed the Graduate Certificate in Spatial Sciences or subjects in this degree, at an undergraduate level, they may be eligible to complete the subjects detailed below as an alternative. Students wishing to do this must seek advice/approval from their course coordinator.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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SCIE911 | Fundamentals of Science Communication | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
SCIE912 | Fundamentals of Science Laboratories | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
SCIE913 | Fundamentals of Science Data | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
SCIE914 | Current Questions in Science | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au