Human Geography | 2020

Overview

This major is for students in the Bachelor of Social Science and assumes separate completion of human geography subjects that are part of the core requirements for that degree. 

Human Geography is a social science that focuses on space, place and people. Human Geography examines the interaction of human societies with the biophysical environment. It analyses a diversity of cultural, economic, political and social processes across different geographical scales. The course explores 6 key themes:

• life in a globalising world;
• the material world;
• environmental knowledge and management;
• rural and regional places;
• urban worlds; and
• thinking spatially.

Geography is crucial to understanding a number of key contemporary concerns including: sustainability, climate change, population movements and social inequalities. Fieldwork is used to explore these themes through the use of case studies; it gives students the opportunity to consider issues of social justice and ethics, and develop transferable work skills. Job opportunities include various research officer positions within corporate, non-governmental agencies and municipal, State and Commonwealth Departments and agencies.

Subjects Required for Major Study

A major in Human Geography requires the successful completion of at least 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table and recommended progression below. Note: a maximum of one subject may be cross counted with the core requirements of the Bachelor of Social Science.

The following subjects are recommended for students who have elective space in their program.

Recommended Electives

For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.

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. 

Other Information

For further information please email: askuow@uow.edu.au