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HUMNGEOG06 Human geography

Faculty of Arts

Human geography (HUMNGEOG06) is a minor worth 24 credit points, listing 20 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 12 courses, including Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Criminology.

Credit points
24
Units
20
Campus
Clayton
Offered in
12 courses

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.

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Overview

Human geography investigates the changing and complex relationship between people and their environments.

You will integrate skills gained from critical thinking, grounded experience and field-based learning to develop applied research capabilities necessary for professional careers in urban and regional development, community and international development, and environmental management.

You will be prepared for work in sustainable policy development and practice across a wide range of industry sectors, including state and federal government departments, international aid agencies and non-government organisations (NGOs), private and public research organisations, infrastructure agencies, and environmental and community-based organisations. This study will also prepare you for careers in teaching geography, society and environment studies.

Availability

Human geography 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.

Structure

Rules
No more than 12 credit points at level 1 may be credited towards the minor.
Level 1 gateway units12 credit points
Human geography elective units12 credit points

Courses that offer it

Contacts

Academic Coordinators
Dr Ruth Lane

Common questions

Minor details

Type
Minor
Study level
Undergraduate
Credit points
24
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
School of Social Sciences
Handbook years
2020202120222023202420252026