Graduates will develop an understanding of environmental processes including atmospheric, aquatic, terrestrial and anthropogenic interactions. Graduates of this major work in positions that require an understanding of, and the science behind complex human-environment interactions. You will use this understanding and spatial information to solve the World’s big challenges.

 

Geographical Sciences is the science of place and space providing an understanding of humans, environments, and the dynamic relationships between them. Geographers study the Earth's climate and landscapes, as well as people and the communities in which they live. Geographical Scientists are in-demand as graduates for their ability to draw answers from complex spatial data using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing Technologies. This major incorporates a wide range of opportunities to develop career relevant skills including GIS, field-based data collection and analysis, as well as professional communication approaches such as policy briefs, consultancy reports and oral presentation.