Study Geography and Planning

Geography is the study of interactions between human society, the natural and built environments, and the places that are produced from these interrelationships. Urban and regional planning is about shaping the places in which we live, work and play.

Geographers address the big issues facing society; from understanding migration patterns, investigating social and economic inequality, exploring the condition of our inland rivers, to forecasting the likely impact of climate change and sea level rise on coastal towns and cities. It draws together knowledge, theory and methods from the natural sciences, social sciences and the humanities.

Planners help design the future of our cities, towns and regions, and create places that are attractive, environmentally sustainable and economically efficient. Planning students learn about development, the environment, transport, urban design, architecture, the economy, law, heritage, climate change, housing, society and culture, tourism and shopping.

Each year, more planners graduate from UNE than from any other Australian university.

Undergraduate and postgraduate study

Study on campus in Armidale or fully online in your own home, or abroad.

Undergraduate courses
Honours and postgraduate courses

Further course options for studying Geography and Planning

Study Geography and Planning with honours or at postgraduate level in coursework or research programs.

Bachelor Honours

Bachelor of Arts with Honours

Bachelor of Social Science with Honours

Bachelor of Science with Honours

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Postgraduate coursework

Graduate Certificate in Arts

Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning

Master of Arts

Master of Urban and Regional Planning

Postgraduate research

Master of Philosophy

Doctor of Philosophy

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Majors

Study Geography and Planning as a Major in one of our Arts Degrees

Our staff

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Career options for Geography and Planning graduates

Because of the wide-ranging importance and nature of the discipline, geographers and planners are keenly sought after to work in a variety of exciting fields, in both the public and private sectors. Careers for graduates include:

  • environmental consultants
  • population analyst
  • geographical information system (GIS) officers
  • local government planners
  • geography teacher
  • hydrologists
  • community development agents
  • environmental scientists
  • regional development practitioner.

Planning has historically been one of the most in-demand professions in Australia, with excellent career prospects. Planners work in local, state or federal government. Others work in private sector consultancy firms, or run their own consultancy business.

Partnerships and networks

Geography and Planning staff partner and network with a range of national and international associations, enabling them to remain at the forefront of scholarship in their fields of teaching and research.

Further information

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