Geography and Planning
Geography and Planning
Geography
Geography is the study of interactions between human society and the natural and built environments, and the places that are produced from these interrelationships. Geography brings a unique perspective to current environmental, social, economic, population and cultural issues through its appreciation of the role of all scales - global, national, regional and local - in influencing change. Geographers address the big issues facing society: from understanding migration patterns and investigating social and economic inequality, to exporing the condition of our inland rivers and forecasting the likely impact of climate change and sea level rise on coastal towns and cities. Geography draws together knowledge, theory and methods from the natural sciences, social sciences and the humanities.
Planning
Urban and regional planning is about shaping the places in which we live, work and play. Planners halp design the future of our cities, towns and regions and create places that are attractive, environmentally sustainable and economically efficient. Because these places are made up of many different elements, planning draws upon diverse fields of knowledge. It is multi-disciplinary, both a science and an art. Planning students learn about development, the environment, transport, urban design, architecture, the economy, law, heritage, climate change, housing, society and culture, tourism and shopping - at the same time. Planning has historically been one of the most in-demand professions in Australia, with excellent career prospects.
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Bachelor of Social Science
| Study Mode | On Campus/Distance |
| Duration* | Full Time: 3 years Part Time: Up to 10 years |
| 2013 ATAR/OP | 72.55/12 |
The Bachelor of Social Science at UNE provides a core background in Psychology, Sociology, and in skills directly related to research and the workplace. It enables further specialisation in a wide range of social science areas from across the University. Graduates will be able to research human behaviour from the points of view of both the individual and the group, and will be able to choose the most appropriate approach to apply to writing reports for work and research.
Bachelor of Sustainability
| Study Mode | On Campus/Distance |
| Duration* | Full Time: 3 years Part Time: Up to 10 years |
| 2013 ATAR/OP | 72.55/12 |
The Bachelor of Sustainability at UNE is about understanding social and community sustainability as well as ecologically sustainable development. UNE is the only university in Australia that offers the degree, which provides a unique opportunity to develop skills and an understanding of sustainability in a holistic manner, integrating social science with environmental science. You will study a diverse range of subjects, including environmental management, geography, law, psychology, economics and policy; and you can choose from a broad range of electives. This degree has been designed for graduates to take advantage of the growing demand in the &quo;green collar&quo; sector of the employment market. Graduates will be equipped with the ability to understand the complexities of the environmental and social problems which beset our society, as well as the problem-solving abilities needed to build a sustainable future.
You can tailor your course by choosing from the five majors to enhance your career opportunities:
- Community engagement and development
- Cultural heritage management
- Environmental governance
- Environmental resilience
- Governance and regulation
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
| Study Mode | On Campus/Distance |
| Duration* | Full Time: 3 years Part Time: Up to 10 years |
| 2013 ATAR/OP | 72.55/12 |
This degree leads to a professional career in planning, with strong employment opportunities in both metropolitan and regional locations. Planning is about designing places that will stand the test of time - not cost the earth. Planning is about working towards a more liveable, more sustainable world. Planners need to be familiar with a wide range of issues and the degree provides a broad education in all major areas of planning and urban design, including land use planning, social planning, economic planning, transport planning, environmental planning, professionalism and ethics, and environmental and planning law
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Career Opportunities
Geography
Because of the wide-ranging importance and nature of the discipline, geographers are keenly sought after to work in a variety of exciting fields, in both the public and private sectors. For example, geographers work as:
- environmental consultants
- geographical information system (GIS) officers
- local government planners
- hydrologists
- community development agents
- environmental scientists
- policy advisers
Planning
Many planners work in local government, State or Commonwealth government departments. Others work in private sector consultancy firms, or run their own consultancy business.