GESS-MAJ Geography and sustainable societies

Geography offers a uniquely integrated perspective on how humans and societies interact with their environments in different places around the world. Known as the ‘interdisciplinary discipline’, geography blends perspectives from social science, physical sciences and the humanities to investigate human-environment interactions and understand the deep interdependencies between society and the natural environment. This understanding of people, environment and place is essential for addressing the major global challenges we face today including rapidly decarbonising our economies, reducing disaster risk and adapting to climate change, creating liveable cities, regenerating our landscapes and natural resources, and ensuring sustainable development for all.

By studying geography at Monash, you will join a community of internationally-renowned researchers and passionate students who not only want to understand the world but want to make it better. Geographers approach the world with curiosity and an open mind, with a genuine commitment to understanding contemporary issues in their context, innovating new ways to govern these complex issues, and striving for more just, secure and sustainable futures. A major in Geography provides a strong foundation for postgraduate studies in sustainability, public policy, international development, urban planning and more!

Geography graduates are highly employable and move into a wide range of careers across government, international organisations, industry and civil society including roles in planning, policymaking, development, consulting, environmental management, communication, teaching, media and advocacy. We are especially valued for our ability to use spatial data and to think across scales, linking local issues and processes to transnational and global ones. By studying Geography, you will learn a wide range of transferable skills including critical thinking, research design, data analysis, field-work and communication skills.

Availability
Geography and sustainable societies is listed in A2000 Bachelor of Arts at Clayton as a major and a minor, and in A0502 Diploma of Liberal Arts at Clayton as a major.