Geography

Why study Geography

Study for a lifetime of careers with Australia's only Bachelor of Geography.

Geography goes far beyond maps and graphs. Looking at both sides of the human-environment relationship, the Bachelor of Geography combines studies in both Social Science and Science to provide an appreciation of diverse forms of knowledge that helps provide solutions for complex global issues such as environmental and climate change, population and urbanisation, economic change and planning, and citizenship.

In an era of ‘big data’ Geographers can provide the skills and tools to support decision-making and planning across government, business and community sectors.

Find out more about the Bachelor of Geography and apply now to start in 2017.

One of the best in NSW/ACT
UOW is globally ranked in the top 100 universities for Geography by the QS World University Rankings By Subject 2016.

The Federal Government's Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked UOW in 2017 as the best university in New South Wales and the ACT for Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences.

Find your why

Taneesha is studying a Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in Human Geography. She has always had a passion for ocean and environmental conservation, and she hopes to use this, along with her degree, to create a sustainable future. She found her why at UOW.

Why study Geography at UOW 

• You can study Geography through a Social Science or a Science degree
   
• We offer Australia’s only Bachelor of Geography–where you combine studies in both Science and Social Science, to give you an integrated approach to solving complex problems. Your studies will include climate change, biogeography, coastal and fluvial environments, population and urbanisation, environment and society, and environmental management.
   
• You’ll undertake extensive fieldwork and practical laboratory work, taking advantage of the diverse local environment, including urban and heritage landscapes, and coastal, rainforest and freshwater ecosystems
   
• You’ll be involved in rewarding research projects that will help solve real-world issues. It’s here you’ll form lasting friendships while developing the skills you’ll need to make a difference
   
• Learn from the best: your teachers are leading researchers tackling complex world issues, including climate change, sustainability, urban and economic change, Indigenous perspectives on place and environment
   
• You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to apply the latest technologies in spatial analysis and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
   
• You'll develop highly transferable skills that can be applied to many organisations and industries, such as logical and critical thinking, creative problem solving, research, organisational skills, project management, numeracy, statistical literacy, holistic thinking and computer skills
   
• Our new $35 million Sciences Teaching Facility is equipped with the latest technologies to assist your learning

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