Overview

Geography offers a uniquely integrated perspective on how humans interact with their environments in different places around the world. Known as the ‘interdisciplinary discipline’, geography blends perspectives from social science, physical sciences and the humanities to investigate human-environment interactions and understand the deep interdependencies between society and the natural environment. … For more content click the Read More button below. By studying Geography at Monash, you will join a community of internationally-renowned researchers and passionate students who not only want to understand the world but want to make it better. Geographers approach the world with curiosity and an open mind, with a genuine commitment to understanding contemporary issues in their context, innovating new ways to govern these complex issues, and striving for more just, secure and sustainable futures. A major in Geography provides a strong foundation for postgraduate studies in sustainability, public policy, international development, urban planning and more! Geography graduates are highly employable and move into a wide range of careers across government, international organisations, industry and civil society including roles in planning, policymaking, development, consulting, environmental management, communication, teaching, media and advocacy. We are especially valued for our ability to use spatial data and to think across scales, linking local issues and processes to transnational and global ones. By studying Geography, you will learn a wide range of transferable skills including critical thinking, research design, data analysis, field-work and communication skills. AvailabilityHuman geography is listed in A2000 Bachelor of Arts at Clayton as a major and a minor, and in A0502 Diploma of Liberal Arts at Clayton as a major.

Intending honours students
If you are intending to enter honours in this area of study you must have completed a major in the discipline, with a minimum of 24 credit points of study at Level 3 to be eligible. 

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Learning outcomes

In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of your course, and successfully completing this area of study, you will be able to:

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analyse and compare key spatial, social and environmental phenomena across a range of contexts and scales, informed by advanced theoretical concepts;

2.

demonstrate spatial competency in interpreting and justifying data to answer complex problems at the interface of human-environment relations;

3.

recognise and critically assess intellectual traditions in geography, sustainability, international development and urban geography;

4.

critically evaluate policy interventions in sustainable development, environmental management, international development, and urban and regional policy;

5.

critically reflect on their own geographical practice and that of the discipline in relation to questions of social and ecological justice.

Requirements
48 credit points

Rules
Level 1 gateway units12 credit points
Level 2 cornerstone unit6 credit points
Level 3 capstone unit6 credit points
Level 2 and 3 elective units24 credit points

Contacts

Coordinator(s)

Dr Svenja Keele