Non-Award
This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Creating sustainable and vibrant communities and economies are key challenges facing our world, particularly in the context of rising inequality and significant global environmental change. Human Geography - the study of how historical, economic, political, demographic, social and environmental processes intersect to shape life in different places - is uniquely positioned to address these major challenges.
As a graduate, you'll be in a strong position to pursue exciting careers both Australia and abroad. This includes opportunities across local, state and federal government in Australia (e.g. Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development), industry, and the not-for-profit sector. If you're interested in working in firms that specialise in spatial, social, economic and demographic data analysis and planning, you could find roles at companies like Geographia, Profile Id, REMPLAN, Urbis, Deloitte, or Transdev Australasia.
Potential career opportunities include: