Summary

Geography brings together the social and environmental sciences to study issues such as the human dimensions of climate change; rising urban and regional inequalities; and sustainability and disaster resilience in Australia and Asia-Pacific. Geographers are uniquely positioned to respond to mounting social and ecological crises by having the skills and knowledge to pursue more just, sustainable and resilient futures.

Through the Geography major, you’ll develop skills in synthesising social and biophysical information to develop practical strategies oriented at tackling complex social and environmental challenges. You’ll experience a field school in your second year and explore Sydney as a living laboratory. You’ll learn to think critically and apply important concepts, including environmental justice, community resilience and Indigenous knowledges to improve public policy and decision making.

Key features

• Acquire transferable skills to boost your employment prospects

   

  Gain skills in research methodologies and data interpretation to generate evidence-based solutions to contemporary challenges.

• Become skilled at synthesising concepts, theories and data

   

  Apply insights to issues such as climate change, sustainable development and environmental justice.

• Develop your skills in a range of in-demand research techniques

   

  Gain skills for fieldwork, interviews, survey design, statistical analysis and spatial data analysis (including GIS).

• Embrace the principles of inclusiveness, equity and diversity

   

  Study at a uni that recognises and honours Dharug Country, the land on which our campus is located.