Geography and Environmental Studies
Geography and Environmental Studies is a diverse discipline that explains the relationships between people and places in the world we live in. When you study Physical Geography, you will investigate earth and water, coastal environments, globalisation and climate change. As a human geographer, you will explore issues involving development, poverty, inequality and environmental sustainability. Together this discipline leads to new ideas and solutions to some of our most complex societal issues. For the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science (Advanced) you can choose your major for Geography.
Career examples
- Development Compliance Officer
- Demographer
- Environmental Geographer
- Transport Geographer
Bachelor of Development Studies
Apply to study a degree in development studies and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Science
Apply to study a degree in science and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
Apply to study a degree in science (advanced) and graduate with diverse, employable skills that optimise your future career success.
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Other degrees to consider
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.