Warning! There are four open enrolment subjects in this degree. However, students who wish to be awarded with the ‘Graduate Certificate in Geography’ MUST apply. Please refer to the Degree Structure Details section below for more information.
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Total subjects
4
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$6,700
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 14 May 23
- 13 Aug 23
- 12 Nov 23
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Degree structure
Core subjects
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Degree
Degree details
On completion of the degree students will be able to:
- apply interdisciplinary concepts and methods to understanding the environmental, social and economic aspects of development; extend the boundaries of knowledge about climate change and understanding in the context of a politics of scale
- think critically, creatively and reflectively to generate innovative solutions to climate change, social and environmental imperatives
- access, evaluate and synthesise information from various disciplines and integrate it for understanding climate change and adaptation
- communicate effectively through a variety of written, oral and other formats to diverse audiences in ways appropriate to the teaching of geography to children
- use of current technologies when applied to finding information and making decisions about geography and sustainable development
- utilise lifelong learning skills and strategies for understanding climate change and its impact on human activities and the ecology
- describe the global context of climate change and the need for a change to sustainable development; explore best international practices for finding solutions; apply these concepts within a regional/local environment
- recognise the importance of cultural diversity, including indigenous perspectives, in understanding and responding to environmental and social imperatives
- work both independently and in teams to find effective policies and ethical solutions to geographical issues; show leadership as a professional practitioner or collaborator.
There are a number of career choices for Geographers including Social Impact Consultant, Disaster Relief Coordinator, Humanitarian, Planner, Social Researcher, Geospacial Analyst, Agricultural Resource Manager.
Higher education
Applicants for a Graduate Certificate are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at: https://study.curtin.edu.au/applying/english-language-requirements/accepted-english-proficiency-tests/.
Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning.
*** Please Note: If any academic or legal document is not in English, you must provide a colour scan of the non-English documents, including a colour scan of the official English translations of these documents. This is for comparison purposes. ***
English Proficiency Requirements
Applicants need to meet Curtin’s English Language requirement as all degrees are taught in English.
If your education degrees were not solely in English, as per the International Handbook of Universities or the World Higher Education database please attach a scanned original copy of English Proficiency Test results. Admission requires an overall International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) (or equivalent test) score of at least 6.5 and competence in all test components (IELTS score of 6.0).
Please refer to the 'Minimum English Entry Requirements' document at: https://study.curtin.edu.au/applying/english-language-requirements/.
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at: https://study.curtin.edu.au/applying/english-language-requirements/accepted-english-proficiency-tests/
*** Please Note: If any academic or legal document is not in English, you must provide a colour scan of the non-English documents, including a colour scan of the official English translations of these documents. This is for comparison purposes. ***
Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) is assessed on individual merit and is awarded for different types of learning, for example, studies you have previously completed or for relevant work experience.
Students must be admitted in an award degree of study before lodging their completed CRL application, along with all required supporting documentation for a formal assessment.
To apply for CRL, please visit the Curtin University website: https://study.curtin.edu.au/credit/
It is important to note accepted documentation includes scans of the original Transcripts and/or Award Certificate; front and back; in colour; and original size. For further information see the scanned documents and certification requirements and guidelines.
More information about the policies and procedures related to CRL assessment and appealing a CRL assessment outcome can be found in the Credit for Recognised Learning Policy (PDF).
This degree is designed to provide prospective students upskilling in the discipline of geography and to increase their employability in fields such as community development, social planning, environmental management and associated consultancy based work. It requires no prior knowledge of geography.
Recommended Study Pattern
Complete the following 4 subjects:
- CUR-GPH510 Human Geography
- CUR-GPH512 Physical Geography
- CUR-GPH513 Urban Geographies
- CUR-GPH514 Geographies of Food Security
Award Requirements
This Graduate Certificate, studied through OUA and taught in English, normally takes one year of part-time studies to complete the 4 subjects.
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Majors
There are four Open Subjects in this degree. Students can study any or all of the four discipline-specific subjects as open subjects. However, should student wishes to complete the ‘Graduate Certificate in Geography’, the student MUST submit an Application Form and ensure that entry requirements are met. Please note that students who complete the four open GPH subjects cannot be awarded the ‘Graduate Certificate in Geography’ unless entry requirements have been satisfied.
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