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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Geographical Sciences

  • Non-Award

Geographical Sciences is the study of the Earth's landscapes, peoples, places and environments - Geographers use spatial information to solve the World's big challenges.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.

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.

Graduates will develop an understanding of environmental processes including atmospheric, aquatic, terrestrial and anthropogenic interactions. Graduates of this major work in positions that require an understanding of, and the science behind complex human-environment interactions. You will use this understanding and spatial information to solve the World's big challenges.

Study locations

Albany

Perth

Career pathways

Studying a major in Geographical Science can lead to careers in the following areas:

  • Environmental Management
  • Landscape Management
  • Marine and Coastal Science and Management
  • Catchment and Water Science and Management

Industries hiring Marine and Coastal Processes graduates include:

  • Environmental regulation and consulting
  • Mining
  • Agriculture
  • Property and land development
  • Health
  • International development, NGOs and not-for-profits