Bachelor of Social Science (Human Geography)
Bachelor of Social Science (Human Geography)
Human geography is a social science that explores relationships between people and the diverse physical and built environments in which they live. Human geographers find solutions to issues around climate change, economic development, environmental management, population and cultural change, and urban, rural and regional planning. Throughout your degree, you will…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Human geography is a social science that explores relationships between people and the diverse physical and built environments in which they live. Human geographers find solutions to issues around climate change, economic development, environmental management, population and cultural change, and urban, rural and regional planning.
Throughout your degree, you will study conflicts and tensions, consider scientific evidence, critically analyse policy, and identify solutions with environmental sustainability and social justice in mind. As a human geographer you will make essential contributions to environmental management, urban planning, and processes of social and economic change.
The Bachelor of Social Science (Human Geography) involves common foundation subjects in first year including social determinants of health, human geography, sociology, interdisciplinary competencies and career ready learning. During your second and third years you will focus on local and international field work, the emergence and future of the megacity, population growth and more.
You will also have the opportunity to complement your degree with a minor study area from any field in the University offering cross-faculty enrolment. Additionally, you can study electives abroad or stay local and undertake activities to build your community links and advocacy skills.
Career opportunities: Geologist; Geographer; Research Officer; Heritage Officer; Policy/Project Officer; Hydrologist; Tourism and Recreation Planner; Geospatial Intelligence Officer; Market Researcher; Cartographer; Climatologist; Ranger; Environmental Health Officer; International Aid Officer.
What you will study
Foundational subjects in social science include social determinants of health, human geography, sociology, interdisciplinary competencies and career ready learning. During your second and third years you’ll focus on local and international field work, the emergence and future of the megacity, population growth and change in both Australian and international contexts, qualitative research design, practical job seeking seminars, human-environment interactions, and environmental and heritage management.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of degree programs across all levels of study – undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research: Engineering and IT, Health Sciences and Medicine; Business and Commerce Applied and Natural Sciences; Arts, Communications and Creative Arts; Law and Education.
