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Bachelor of Science (Human Geography)
Bachelor of Science (Human Geography)

Bachelor of Science (Human Geography)

  • ID:UOW610172
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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20
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.
In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

English Requirement

  • IELTS Academic: Overall Score 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, Listening 6.0, Speaking 6.0

  • TOEFL (Internet-based): Overall Score 70, Reading 18, Writing18, Listening 17, Speaking 17

Course Information

Human Geography is the study of people and place. Human Geographers examine social and environmental problems in a holistic way, and apply spatial thinking to help resolve social conflicts and environmental crises. At UOW, Human Geographers investigate solutions to issues around climate change, economic development, environmental management, population and cultural change, and urban, rural and regional planning.

This degree

The Bachelor of Science (Human Geography) program at UOW includes the opportunity to undertake practicals and fieldwork, taking advantage of the local Illawarra environment including urban and heritage landscapes, coastal landscapes, rainforest escarpment and freshwater ecosystems.

What you will study

As a Science student, you will learn skills in logical and critical thinking, creative problem-solving, practical research, organisation and project management, numeracy, statistical literacy, computer applications (including geographic information systems), and strong communication.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • 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

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year

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