Geographical Science investigates the spatial patterns of physical and human phenomena on local, regional and global scales. It examines the patterns and processes of natural and built environments and human activity, how they change over time and how they interact. In the geographical sciences major, students are able to study courses in environmental systems and Earth system science (physical geography), human geography and spatial information science. The major will provide students with the opportunity to gain understanding of the big issues such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, scarcity of freshwater and population growth.

More information about what can be studied in the Geographical Sciences Field of Study.

A diverse range of employment opportunities are available:

• Climate change assessment and planning
• Climatology and meteorology
• Coastal marine and hydrographic analysis
• Community development
• Conservation, heritage and land management
• Consulting and project management
• Education
• Environmental and social impact assessment
• Environmental monitoring and management
• Environmental science
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Geomorphology
• Hazard assessment, mitigation and disaster management
• International development and aid
• Local and regional development
• Natural resource management and agriculture
• Planning (including urban, regional, environmental, social and transport planning)
• Population analysis
• Public policy
• Public safety, defence and national security
• Remote sensing
• Research
• Surveying and geomatics
• Sustainability