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Bachelor of Arts in Geography
Geography studies the environments that support us, and the
places in which we live, work and recreate. Geographers examine
the economic, social, and political processes that affect these
environments and places; they study the interconnections between
people, environments and places; and they are involved in the
management of environmental resources and the planning of
localities and regions. Consequently geographers analyse and
synthesise a wide range of information and knowledge in the
search for understanding of our world. For example, geographers
study and are involved in policy related to matters such as: the
economic and social welfare of people in particular places;
processes that create and transform the biophysical environment;
the impact of changes in global and national economies on
regions; changes in the physical, economic and social structure
of cities and rural areas; and migration patterns between regions
and cities.
As Geography's breadth of inquiry might suggest, students
develop an extensive range of widely applicable skills and
abilities. These include critical and constructive thinking,
information collection (including fieldwork), numerical and
graphical skills in data analysis and presentation (including
computer-based skills), and written and verbal presentation of
information and arguments.
The School of Geography, Population and Environmental
Management has a proud tradition of excellence in teaching and
research. Many of those students who enrol in first year topics
find geography so interesting, relevant, and engaging that they
go on to major in the subject.
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