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GEOGSCI14 Geographical science

Faculty of Science

Geographical science (GEOGSCI14) is an extended major worth 72 credit points, listing 14 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 3 courses, including Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours).

Credit points
72
Units
14
Campus
Clayton
Offered in
3 courses

The 2027 handbook has no page for GEOGSCI14. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.

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Overview

Geographical science investigates the evolving character of the Earth's biophysical and constructed environment in the past, present and future. It is concerned with spatial processes operating in the landscape such as atmospheric circulation, landform change, vegetation dynamics, human land uses, urbanisation, and economic activity. Geographical science includes interdisciplinary analysis that uses methods and techniques from social and physical sciences to find innovative solutions to environmental problems at different spatial scales.

Geographical science at Monash covers a broad range of topics in both physical and human geography. Our graduates are well prepared for a variety of careers in, for example, environmental consultancies, policy development, local, state, and federal government, and research organisations. Additionally, you will develop transferable skills which are in wide demand within the science and non-science sectors of the economy. Our teaching labs are state of the art and our units combine theory, practical work, and field experiences. The lecturers are noted experts in their fields and make the link between research and teaching.

Availability
Geographical science is listed in S2000 Bachelor of Science, S3001 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) and S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours) at Clayton as a major, extended major and minor.

Structure

Courses that offer it

Notes

Requirements for progressing to honours and other further studies

You must complete 24 credit points of relevant Level 3 Geographical science units. With the approval of the Honours Coordinator, students may include 6 credit points of relevant Level 3 unit from another discipline as part of this requirement. Please refer to the honours prerequisites table.

You must meet the entry requirements for S3701 Bachelor of Science (Honours) or meet the progression requirements to the fourth year of S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours).

Learning outcomes

In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of your course, and successfully completing this area of study, you will be able to:
  1. 1

    Comprehend the major areas of geographical knowledge, including climatology, hydrology, geomorphology, soil science, sustainability theory, urban geography, and principles of sustainability

  2. 2

    Discuss means by which geographical knowledge informs approaches to managing the sustainable use of Australian environments

  3. 3

    Exemplify how geographical knowledge relates to work in other fields of scientific research

  4. 4

    Demonstrate knowledge of how to work with both numerical and spatial or map data, including the use of geographical information systems

  5. 5

    Comprehend the significance of geographical variation among locations and environments to the management of human occupation and use of ecosystems and landscapes

Contacts

Academic Coordinators
Associate Professor Kathryn Fitzsimmons

Common questions

What units are in Geographical science?

It lists 14 units, including ATS1310, ATS2548, ATS3229, ATS3246, EAE1022, EAE2111, EAE2322 and EAE3000. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Extended major details

Type
Extended major
Study level
Undergraduate
Credit points
72
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
Handbook years
2026