Undergraduate
Geographical Sciences
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The University of Western Australia(M355) 35 Stirling Highway Perth Western Australia 6009
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Careers and further study
This major opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.
Career Pathways
Graduates are highly sought after by employers both domestically and internationally, reflecting the value placed on skills of individual and team-based data analysis, reporting and communication embedded in the degree. These careers encompass areas such as remote sensing and GIS, environmental consultancy, environmental regulation and compliance, cartography, environmental impact assessment and conservation.
The diverse skills and knowledge acquired by Geographical Sciences graduates results in them being chosen by employers including local and national governments, planning agencies and environmental consultancies through to non-governmental organisations and the voluntary sector.
Career Opportunities
Geographer
Conservation Officer
Environmental Manager
Further Study
Master of Environmental Science
Fees and scholarships
Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this major. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or your desired course.
Undergraduate – Commonwealth supported students
The Annual Fee is an estimate only based on a standard annual study load of 48 points.
For Commonwealth Supported Places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit. For an accurate fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”.
For Full Fee Paying places, students are charged an annual course fee. Visit the Fee Calculator and select your course to see the annual and total course fees.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Undergraduate – onshore students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers, mature-age applicants and those with previous tertiary study. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 8
- 525
- 3.3
- 27
- 8
- 66
- 60
- 270
- 75
- 80
- 320
Admission requirements
Mathematics requirement
This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you may be able to take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.
WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Applications ATAR
English competency
How to apply
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available 2020/2021
- Albany (Regional campus)
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- 18-24 hours contact time, plus your own study time
- Undergraduate
- MJD-GGRPY
- 3 years (BSc) 4 years (BSc[Hons])
Matthew Bolton
Matthew Bolton
While studying the Geographical Sciences major I was able to conduct research on the hydrological processes occurring in the Swan Canning Estuary System which helped me gain an understanding of the environmental problems facing the river system.
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
Popular combinations
You'll learn to
- apply geographical concepts to understand change in human and physical environments
- explain the geographical causes and consequences of major environmental and social issues, including climate change, resource scarcity, urbanisation and sustainability
- apply methods for the investigation and interpretation of spatial processes and patterns in physical and human environments
- communicate geographical perspectives and knowledge effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences, using appropriately selected written, oral and visual means
- develop the knowledge and skills required for employment in careers related to geography
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Geology Your degree options
This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
Bachelor of Science
Why study this course?
- Learn skills in a range of research techniques, including fieldwork, survey design, statistical analysis and spatial data analysis
- Study in one of the world’s 25 biodiversity hotspots
- Gain hands-on experience in field research, group work and leadership
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