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Overview

In the Human Geography minor you can explore challenges associated with the interdependence of our modern world and the fragility of the environment. You will be introduced to complex issues, including social justice, population growth, sustainable economic development, securitisation and community resilience, and equipped with strong critical thinking and problem-solving … For more content click the Read more button below. The minor enables you to think geographically when exploring the intersectionality between society, the economy, politics and the places we live. You will develop skills in geographic methods and analyses for investigating the spatial processes embedded in all aspects of life.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Academic contact

Kiran Shinde

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora), On-Line

Open to all courses

Yes

Structure

Where one or more subjects are shared between this minor and another component (course, second major or minor) the subject/s will be replaced with an elective at the level of the common subject. Where a combination of this minor and another component (course, second major or minor) exceed 4 common subjects this combination will become incompatible.

60 credit points

Level 130 credit points
Level 230 credit points

Enrolment rules

This minor is also available through Open Universities Australia (OUA)

Available in courses

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts - On-Line

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Arts - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Arts - Bendigo

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Arts - On-Line

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts - Bendigo

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Arts - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Arts - Bendigo

Career opportunities

The skills you build when you study Human geography prepare you for a range of careers, including:

  • Economic and community development worker
  • Sustainability officer