科廷科技大学

Geographers are social and physical scientists who continually improve our understanding of the human and physical environments in which we live.

This Geography major explores the relationships between people, places and environments.

You will examine the opportunities and threats that communities are encountering – regarding urbanisation, globalisation and climate change, for example – in local, national and international contexts.

You can explore indigenous rights, migration changes and social movements; effective systems of local, national and international governance; and learn the processes of securing food and energy supplies for those in need.

You’ll also develop essential analytical and practical fieldwork skills, such as interviewing and surveying, mapping, participant observation and statistical analysis, recording field notes and writing demographic reports. This includes training in spatial analysis and mapping using ARCGIS.

This program also provides excellent opportunities to engage with industry – for example, with the Bureau of Meteorology, Canning River Eco Education Centre and the Southeast Regional Centre for Urban Landcare.

Career information

Careers

Natural resource manager
Social assessment officer
Regional development coordinator
Landcare advisor
Environmental assessor
Geography Teacher*
Planner
Sustainability Officer

* after having undertaken a Master of Teaching in Secondary Education.

Industries

Local government
International development
Disaster management
Natural resource management
Environmental assessment
Education
Regional development
Sustainability

What you'll learn

Apply interdisciplinary concepts and methods to understanding the environmental, social and economic aspects of development and change; extend the boundaries of knowledge about climate change
Think creatively to generate innovative solutions to economic, social and environmental challenges
Access, evaluate and synthesise information from various disciplines and integrate in order to assess human and environmental outcomes
Communicate effectively for the development of policy solutions that support sustainable development
Use of current technologies when applied to finding information and making decisions about sustainable development
Utilise lifelong learning skills and strategies for understanding the impact of change on human activities and the ecology
Describe the global context of the need for a change to sustainable development; explore best international practices for finding solutions; apply these concepts within a regional/local environment.
Recognise the importance of cultural diversity, including indigenous perspectives, in understanding and responding to environmental and social challenges
Work both independently and in teams to find effective policies and ethical solutions to environmental and social issues; show leadership as a professional practitioner or collaborator.