Undergraduate
Human Geography and Planning
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Careers and further study
This major opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.
Career Pathways
Planners and Geographers see the world throughout their careers. UWA graduates are well positioned to pursue exciting careers, both domestically and internationally. Areas of high demand include urban planning, community development, regional development, transport planning and population planning.
Employers include local and national governments, planning agencies, environmental consultancies and non-governmental organisations.
Career Opportunities
Geographer
Land Economist
Policy and Planning Manager
Further Study
Students with a Human Geography and Planning major can pursue further studies at Honours level in Urban and Regional Planning.
Graduates from the Human Geography and Planning major can gain professional planning status through taking the 1.5-year Master of Urban and Regional Planning, which is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia. Students can also enrol on the Masters of International Development and the Master of Teaching.
Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Fees and scholarships
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
English competency
How to apply
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- 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-HGYPL
- 3 years (BA), 4 years (BPhil(Hons))
Alistair Ryan
Alistair Ryan
UWA has always been recognised as Western Australia’s premier university. Having achieved well in high school, I wanted to attend an institution that matched the ability I had. Furthermore, testimonials from tutors and relatives about UWA’s culture only pushed me to believe that it would be the most enjoyable university to attend – which so far, I believe has rung true.
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You'll learn to
- demonstrate an understanding of geography as an academic discipline
- plan the shaping of economic, social and ecological characteristics of cities and regions
- conduct quantitative and qualitative research into urban and regional challenges
- communicate geographical perspectives and knowledge effectively
- understand the geographic and planning methods, policies and approaches used to address urban and regional challenges
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Course Accreditation
Why study this course?
- The need for human geography and planning experts is becoming essential
- Acquire knowledge and skills to help resolve major urban and regional problems
- Contribute to the creation of liveable communities, vibrant economies and sustainable places
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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 Arts
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)