Area of studyUndergraduate

HUMNGEOG06 Human geography

Faculty of Arts

Human geography (HUMNGEOG06) is an area of study worth 24 credit points, listing 24 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 2 courses: Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts.

Credit points
24
Units
24
Campus
Clayton
Offered in
2 courses

This is the 2023 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

Level 1 gateway units12 credit points
Level 2 and 3 elective units12 credit points
You must complete 12 credit points from the following units.
Note: It is highly recommended that you complete a level 2 unit before enrolling in a level 3 unit.

Courses that offer it

Contacts

Academic Coordinators
Dr Svenja Keele

Common questions

Which courses offer Human geography?

2 courses in 2023: Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts.

What units are in Human geography?

It lists 24 units, including ATS1309, ATS1310, ATS2548, ATS2628, ATS2871, ATS3222, ATS3229 and ATS3248. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Area of study details

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