西澳大學(xué)

Geographical Science is the science of place and space, standing at the intersection of natural and social sciences. Geographers study the Earth’s landscapes, peoples, places and environments, and how these interact. Understanding contemporary urban and environmental problems requires an appreciation of the interdependence between human activities and the natural and cultural environment. This major provides you with these insights, focusing on the major challenges facing our planet.

Geographical Science is the science of place and space, standing at the intersection of natural and social sciences. Geographers study the Earth's landscapes, peoples, places and environments, and how these interact. Understanding contemporary urban and environmental problems requires an appreciation of the interdependence between human activities and the natural and cultural environment. The Geographical Sciences major provides you with these insights, focusing on the major challenges facing our planet including population growth, urban expansion and mega-cities, natural disasters, environmental conservation and climate change. Your degree provides you with the opportunity to participate in exciting field trips to a range of domestic and international locations, with recent overseas destinations including Bali, Barcelona and Seattle.

Career Pathways

Graduates are highly sought after by employers both domestically and internationally, reflecting the value placed on skills of individual and team-based data analysis, reporting and communication embedded in the degree. These careers encompass areas such as remote sensing and GIS, environmental consultancy, environmental regulation and compliance, cartography, environmental impact assessment and conservation.

The diverse skills and knowledge acquired by Geographical Sciences graduates results in them being chosen by employers including local and national governments, planning agencies and environmental consultancies through to non-governmental organisations and the voluntary sector.