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Bachelor of Geography | 2020
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Geography |
Abbreviation: | BGeog |
UOW Course Code: | 1708 |
CRICOS Code: | 089781G |
Total Credit Points: | 144 |
Duration: | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong / 755250 |
Overview
Geography covers a broad range of topics of contemporary relevance. Geographers help shape the future by understanding, explaining and predicting both human and physical environments. You will study the human and physical forces that shape the planet and the political, social and environmental issues that arise as a consequence of human interactions with the Earth. Geographers help understand and plan for a sustainable, socially just and resilient future. Never before has the skill set of geographers been so important at time of recognised anthropogenic climate change and predicted increases in sea-levels, bushfires and flooding.
Geography students will engage in interdisciplinary study from a strong common foundation of compulsory core human and physical geography subjects in first and second year. Students will then choose and complete a specialised stream in third year. This geography course will provide students with the skills, abilities and competencies demanded by employers and will provide a stable foundation for continuing professional development.
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of the human activities and physical trends and processes that impact the Earth and its environment, including local, national, global, and temporal perspectives. | ||||||
| 2 | Critically evaluate information and data to assess methods and frameworks applied to specific spaces, places or environments. | ||||||
| 3 | Participate effectively and constructively as a team member in professional contexts. | ||||||
| 4 | Identify and articulate real world problems that demonstrate an understanding of Geography and its academic sub-disciplines, whilst acknowledging contested understandings, including Indigenous perspectives. | ||||||
| 5 | Apply scientific method, evidence based knowledge and appropriate research techniques, including those associated with fieldwork, to evaluate possible solutions to real world geographical problems. | ||||||
| 6 | Locate, synthesise and evaluate data, information, results and literature relating to geographical problems. | ||||||
| 7 | Communicate geographical knowledge and perspectives to a range of audiences using appropriate technologies and communication skills. | ||||||
| 8 | Demonstrate an ability to self-direct and reflect on intellectual development and ethical practice. | ||||||
Course Structure
The Bachelor of Geography requires the successful completion of 144 credit points as specified in the table below, comprising:
- core subjects;
- a defined stream in either Human or Physical Geography at 300 level;
- elective subjects from the recommended electives, the General Schedule or a minor as outlined below; and
- no more than 60 credit points at 100 level.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Autumn Session | |||
| EESC105 | Introductory Geospatial Analysis | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| GEOG121 | Life in a Globalising World | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus 12 credit points from the recommended electives, the General Schedule or a minor | |||
| Spring Session | |||
| EESC102 | Earth's Interconnected Spheres | 6 | Spring |
| EESC103 | Earth's Dynamic Surface | 6 | Spring |
| GEOG122 | Living in a Material World | 6 | Spring |
| GEOG123 | Indigenous Geographies: Questioning Country | 6 | Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| Autumn Session | |||
| EESC203 | Biogeography and Environmental Change | 6 | Autumn |
| GEOG221 | Population Geography: People, Place, Inequality | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus 12 credit points from the recommended electives, the General Schedule or a minor | |||
| Spring Session | |||
| EESC202 | Shaping Earth's Surface | 6 | Spring |
| GEOG222 | Society and Environment: Resources, Challenges, Futures | 6 | Spring |
| GEOG224 | The Future of Food: Resilience, Communities and Policy | 6 | Spring |
| GEOG231 | Maps and Apps for Social Scientists | 6 | Spring |
| Year 3 | |||
| EESC331 | Changing Global Environments | 6 | Spring |
| Plus 42 credit points from the one of two streams (Physical Geography or Human Geography) | |||
Physical Geography stream
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EESC209 | G-cubed: Geochemistry, Geochronology, Geophysics | 6 | Spring |
| GEOS215 | Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Palaeoenvironments | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC323 | Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC320 | Project Management in the Earth and Environmental Sciences | 6 | Spring |
| EESC322 | Coastal Environments: Process and Management | 6 | Spring |
| Plus 12 credit points from the Human Geography stream, recommended electives, General Schedule or a minor | |||
Human Geography stream
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOG336 | Qualitative Research Design for Social Scientists | 6 | Autumn |
| GEOG338 | Planning Urban Futures | 6 | Autumn |
| GEOG337 | Policy for Environmental and Heritage Management | 6 | Spring |
| GEOG353 | Qualitative GIS | 6 | Spring |
| Plus 18 credit points from the Physical Geography stream, recommended electives, General Schedule or a minor | |||
The following elective subjects are recommended. Students can also choose elective subjects from the General Schedule and Schedule of Minors.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EESC101 | Planet Earth | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC207 | Advanced Geospatial Analysis | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| GEOG241 | Urban Geographies: Just and Sustainable Cities? | 6 | Autumn |
| GEOG251 | Disaster Geographies: Risk, Policy, Management | 6 | Autumn |
| CRLP200 | Career Ready Learning & Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
| GEOG292 | Social Science Research Internship | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| GEOG335 | Directed Studies in Geography and Sustainable Communities A | 6 | Autumn |
| GEOG339 | Geographies of Change: International Fieldwork Intensive | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| GEOG351 | Directed Studies in Geography and Sustainable Communities B | 6 | Spring |
| GEOG352 | Social Science Research Internship | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| GEOG354 | Environmental Crime and Justice | 6 | Autumn |
For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Minors and electives
Minors are not compulsory in this degree, however sufficient elective space exists to complete one. Students are referred to the Schedule of Minors for a listing of available options.
Students intending to become a primary or secondary school teacher, by enrolling in a Master of Teaching in the future, should consult the School of Education to determine an appropriate elective study pattern from Year 1.
Honours
Students with a good academic record, particularly in the third year, should contact the Academic Program Director if they are interested in undertaking a fourth year of study that provides training in independent research.
Other Information
For further information email: askuow@uow.edu.au