Handbook

The geography major provides students with a broad-based foundation in geography and allied areas. These studies also aim to develop a range of skills, including the capacity to:

• Apply relevant geographical principles to problem solving as well as to understanding of everyday issues
• Employ the diverse research techniques used in geographical fields
• Interpret and present information about geography in appropriate ways, including communicating effectively with a variety of audiences in written, visual, and spoken form
• Retrieve, critically analyse, and evaluate information relevant to geography and apply this knowledge to solve problems and add to knowledge
• Appreciate the multidisciplinary power of geography and engage positively with people and ideas beyond the discipline
• Appreciate the role of geography in society and the ethical issues associated with it
• Work independently and take responsibility for updating and adapting their knowledge and skills
• Work cooperatively and productively within a team

The major provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study in geography or another science or non-science related discipline, or for a career in a geography related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.