Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Geography

Macquarie University

Australia, Sydney

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Macquarie University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

001357G

Campuses

North Ryde

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines27-Jul-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 41,200 / year

Next Intake 27-Jul-2026

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Geography

About

Geography brings together the social and environmental sciences to study issues such as the human dimensions of climate change; rising urban and regional inequalities; and sustainability and disaster resilience in Australia and Asia-Pacific. Geographers are uniquely positioned to respond to mounting social and ecological crises by having the skills and knowledge to pursue more just, sustainable and resilient futures.

Through the Geography major, you’ll develop skills in synthesising social and biophysical information to develop practical strategies oriented at tackling complex social and environmental challenges. You’ll experience a field school in your second year and explore Sydney as a living laboratory. You’ll learn to think critically and apply important concepts, including environmental justice, community resilience and Indigenous knowledges to improve public policy and decision making.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For international students, Macquarie uses a selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

For more information on how this score is converted for your qualification, please see our academic entry requirements for international students.

Career

Career outcomes

Set your career in motion

So that you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills employers require now and in the future, we design many of our degrees in consultation with a range of industries and sectors. Having such experts involved in creating the fundamentals of your degree provides you with opportunities to contextualise your learning, and gain the latest career insights.

Professions

Aid and development officer
Cartographer or GIS analyst
Climate adaptation and resilience planner
Coastal, marine and hydrographic analyst
Community development officer
Conservation, heritage and land management officer
Ecological sustainability officer
Environmental and social impact assessor
Geomorphologist
Insurance analyst

Natural resource manager
Policy adviser
Population analyst
Real estate and land developer
Researcher
Social or environmental consultant
Social worker
Teacher (after further study)
Tourism and travel consultant
Urban or regional planner

Employers

Climate change and sustainability consultancies
Community organisations
Environmental and geotechnical engineering consultancies
Environmental management and planning organisations
Environmental protection agencies
Fire and emergency services
Government agencies and departments
Humanitarian aid, health and development agencies
Insurance firms
Local councils

NGOs
National Parks and Wildlife Service
Oil and gas companies
Planning and urban development organisations
Research institutes
Risk management groups
Schools
State forest and national park authorities
Sustainable development consulting firms

Career information

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