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 2024 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
Level 1 gateway units12 credit points
Level 2 and 3 elective units12 credit points
Note: It is highly recommended that you complete a Level 2 unit before enrolling in a Level 3 unit.
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Courses that offer it
Contacts
- Academic Coordinators
- Dr Svenja Keele
Common questions
Which courses offer Human geography?
2 courses in 2024: Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts.