There has never been a more exciting time to study science. The immense field of science underpins areas such as technology, industry, business, agriculture, environment, research and development, health, and the information revolution. A science degree provides you with the skills, knowledge, and attributes to make a positive difference to the world in these and other arenas. If you have an inquisitive mind, a passion for discovery, strong analytical and research skills, and an interest in the world around you, then the Bachelor of Science is for you. A degree in science allows you to contribute to science and society into the future, pursue higher-level employment, and undertake research. Geography With the world continually changing we face new social, political, cultural and environmental challenges. Geography will provide you with an understanding of these contemporary challenges and the skills to help address their impacts on the environment. Geographers study the environment of humans and the complex ways humans and environments shape each other. They aim to understand the processes that form cultural and physical environments, the geographical organisation of human practices and physical phenomena and the interplay between human practices, environments and social political objectives. UON's geography major, ranked in the top 150 in the world according to the 2017 QS World subject rankings*, allows students to combine human and physical geography or to specialise. You will study processes including: demographic and cultural change environmental systems and environmental change, including climate change geographical information systems globalisation governance and political organisation landscape evolution sustainability urbanisation The geography major explores how various groups of people experience the world differently and your compulsory courses will help you develop key research skills that will prepare you for future employment or further study. Your learning throughout the Bachelor of Science program will not just be confined to a lecture theatre or tutorial room as practical fieldwork is integrated into the compulsory courses. Assessments will also involve research activities that use real life examples and are presented in a way similar to professionals in the field. The geography major is completed over three years of full-time study (or part time equivalent) at our Callaghan campus, Newcastle. There is also the opportunity to take part in the discipline's outstanding Honours programs after completing your undergraduate degree where you can conduct your own research on key issues. You'll develop key skills in analysing, synthesising and communication, which are all highly sought after by employees. As a graduate, career opportunities include: education environmental management international aid work local, state and federal government departments policy development social and community planning urban and regional planning