Master of Geography
Master of Geography
Changes in our environment mean we are facing unprecedented societal, economic and political challenges. With a Master of Geography, you’ll become part of the new generation of workers who are tackling these challenges by bridging the gap between the social and natural sciences. You can specialise in one of three…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Changes in our environment mean we are facing unprecedented societal, economic and political challenges.
With a Master of Geography, you’ll become part of the new generation of workers who are tackling these challenges by bridging the gap between the social and natural sciences.
You can specialise in one of three streams – physical, human or integrated geography – and include an optional research thesis if you wish.
You’ll leave with the geography skills needed for jobs in natural resource management, research, urban planning and sustainability locally, or development and policy globally.
Take your skills into the field
Geographers need practical, in-the-field experience, and we offer plenty of opportunities for you to get your hands dirty – in China, East Timor, New Zealand, or around Australia.
Be globally connected
As a geographer, you’ll know how important it is to gain a global perspective. In addition to international fieldwork subjects, we offer the International Internship in Environment – an elective subject that gives you the unique opportunity to complete a placement with an overseas-based environmental organisation.
Take on real-world research problems
You can choose either a coursework-only or a coursework-plus-thesis option. If you complete a thesis option, you’ll leave the course with a significant research project to feature on your CV.
Gain more than just technical skills
We know that soft-skills are important too, which is why you’re able to select from a wide range of high-level professional subjects, including science communication, modelling, business, ethics and more.
Career outcomes
Our graduates go on to work as policy developers, natural resource managers, hydrologists, sustainability specialists, town planners, environmental scientists, and development specialists.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings, consistently being placed as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and is one of the world’s top 50 (as per Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015). There are over 80 different undergraduate study areas and over 270 graduate courses at Melbourne for students to choose from. The University has extensive global networks and has seven campus locations across Melbourne and rural Victoria.
