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Undergraduate Certificate in Geography

Map out your future in geography

Take your first step towards studying geography at a university level. From local through to global scale, you’ll explore the main principals of human geography and physical geography, plus natural hazards in both developing and developed countries.

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

4

Price

From

$5,700

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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QS Ranking 2023

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2023

11

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  • 2023

Degree structure

4

Core subjects

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0

Major subjects

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0

Elective subjects

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Degree

Degree details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this undergraduate certificate students will be able to:

  1. apply principles and concepts of geography in a variety of contexts relevant to further learning and/or paraprofessional work
  2. apply critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills relevant to geography to generate innovative solutions to problems
  3. use technology appropriately to communicate geographical concepts to experts and non-experts
  4. consider global perspectives on geography and international geography standards
  5. demonstrate respect for Indigenous values, cultures and knowledges and consider Indigenous perspectives on geography
  6. work professionally in teams and independently, and demonstrate life-long learning skills
Entry requirements

Higher education

This undergraduate certificate has no entry requirements and is open to everyone.

During your application

We’ll ask you to provide your education history. It’s for government data collection only and will not impact your application.

Skip the questions in the Entry Requirements section by selecting Higher Education. Then enter “n/a” in all the Previous Higher Education Studies boxes.

Although you'll need to consent to an academic results search, we won't conduct it when we process your application.

Credit for previous study or work

Applications for Credit for Recognised Learning are not considered within this course.

Description

The Undergraduate Certificate in Geography is designed for people who are interested in pursuing a career in geography. This Undergraduate Certificate may enable entry (and credit for the four units completed) into the Geography major within the Bachelor of Arts program, among others offered via Curtin OUA.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

Students must complete 4 subjects.

Award Requirements

To qualify for the award of Undergraduate Certificate in Geography students must complete four core subjects.

Easy apply

You can apply direct through Open Universities Australia.

Once you've checked your eligibility, apply and enrol for this degree following the steps. This degree also allows you to get started with Open access.

1

Select ‘Apply now’

Choose subjects to begin your application. You can choose 1 or 2 subjects to start.

2

Choose how you want to start

You can apply for the full degree or if you want to start with Open access, enrol into the subjects using the ‘Single subjects’ option.

You can apply for the degree later and the subjects may be credited towards the degree.

3

Complete your details

Provide your details and select a funding option. You can pay up-front or apply for government funding in your application.

We're here to help answer your questions. Our friendly student advisors provide 7 day support.

Open access

This degree offers Open access entry, exclusive to Open Universities Australia.

There’s more than one way to get a degree. Open access allows you to start with single subjects as a way into eligible degrees, regardless of your study history.

Enrol into and complete the required Open access subjects to earn entry in this degree. Most subjects have no entry requirements, are fully government funded (if you’re eligible) and may be credited when you start the degree.

The best part? You can enrol and get started with single subjects now.

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