This major/minor/specialisation instance is currently phasing out

Overview

The interdependence of our modern world and the fragility of the environment are challenging our everyday lives. The major in human geography enables you to think geographically when exploring the intersectionality between society, the economy, politics and the places we live. In particular, you will develop skills in geographic methods … For more content click the Read more button below. This major allows you to explore these issues at multiple scales and equips you with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills for tackling key issues such as social justice, population growth and sustainable economic development, securitization and community resilience.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Humanities and Social Sciences

Academic contact

Nicholas Barry

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora), On-Line

Open to all courses

Yes

Structure

Where one or more subjects are shared between this major 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 major and another component (course, second major or minor) exceed 4 common subjects this combination will become incompatible.

120 credit points

Level one30 credit points
Level two30 credit points
Level three60 credit points

Enrolment rules

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

Available in courses

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

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

Bachelor of Arts - Melbourne (Bundoora)

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

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences - On-Line

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

Bachelor of Arts - On-Line

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

Bachelor of Arts - Melbourne (Bundoora)

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

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

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts - On-Line

Bachelor of Arts - Bendigo

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Apply systematic, detailed knowledge and understanding of Human Geography.
2.
Develop creative, critical and analytical skills to address problems in a range of social, spatial and cultural contexts relevant to Human Geography.
3.
Demonstrate high-level, ethical, professional and culturally aware communication skills.
4.
Design and conduct independent and collaborative research into complex Human Geography problems, considering ethical implications and multiple perspectives.
5.
Navigate, critically assess and strategically utilise information from both physical and digital sources for data analysis and visualization.
6.
Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness to act as critically engaged global citizens.

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
  • Policy analyst
  • Urban planning practitioner
  • Researcher