Geography is the investigation and understanding of the dynamic relationships between societies and environments. The discipline raises and answers questions about why these relationships are the way they are, how and why they are changing, and how and why their characteristics vary over time and space. Geographers study human actions and activities from the local scale to the global scale. Geography is one of the few disciplines that encompasses very different ways of knowing - those of science and those of the humanities and social sciences - in its approach to the world’s urgent problems and injustices. As such it is a globally-minded discipline that seeks to understand the complex connections between people and place in order to work towards a more equitable world. The BA Major in Geography allows students both breadth and specificity in the study of Geography. Specific pathways within the Major are dedicated to the study of urban geography, cultural geography, development geography, environmental geography (especially focused on climate change issues and debates) and Asia-Pacific geography. Field classes in Australia and overseas (at 200-level and 300-level) offer students the opportunity to explore and examine geographical issues, policy and problems first-hand. Your major structure This major can be completed through the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science. BACHELOR OF ARTS The Bachelor of Arts requires the successful completion of 24 subjects (300-points), including at least one major. Most students study eight subjects each year (usually four subjects in each semester) for three years full-time, or the part-time equivalent. Most Arts majors require 100 points of study (usually eight subjects) for attainment. This means out of your 300-point program, you have the opportunity to achieve two majors in your course. COMPLETING YOUR MAJOR If you are taking Geography as a major, you must complete: All level 1 compulsory subjects One Arts Foundation subject 37.5 points (usually three subjects) of level 2 elective subjects 37.5 points (usually three subjects) of level 3 subjects (elective or capstone) with a minimum of one level 3 capstone subject If you are taking Geography as a minor, you must complete: All level 1 compulsory subjects One Arts Foundation subject 25 points (usually two subjects) of level 2 elective subjects 25 points (usually two subjects) of level 3 subjects (elective or capstone) Career outcomes With a major in Geography, you can find careers with private environmental and planning firms, as well as consultancies. You can also work in government departments concerned with conservation, planning, housing, transport, international aid or hydrology. Skills are transferable across many sectors, including commerce, industry, government and education GRADUATE RESEARCH Completing the Geology major means you are very well placed for further study in honours and graduate research in a range of science and technology areas. Research training preparation within the honours year, a postgraduate diploma or a masters degree will be required as preparation for graduate research. GRADUATE DEGREE PATHWAYS If you wish to continue professional studies at graduate level, this major leads to a range of graduate degree pathways: Science and technology-focused graduate study in degrees including biotechnology, environmental systems, informatics and nanotechnology Graduate degree pathways that will prepare you for a wide range of professions including engineering, law, teaching, medicine and other health sciences Further graduate study to develop your skills outside of science and technology in areas such as humanities, business, government.