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Unlike when you study through a traditional university, you can enrol you in most of the undergraduate subjects available through our website instantly. Enrol in the subjects you’re interested in, and as soon as your study materials arrive, you can start learning online. As you start completing your subjects, you’ll eventually need to apply to your uni to formally enter your degree. Enrolling in subjects is a great way of becoming eligible and applying successfully. Check out the Registering in this degree section on the degree page you're interested in for more information. Postgraduate subjects are different. Most of them are restricted, meaning you’ll have to apply for entry and be accepted before you can start studying online. You’ll find information about the application process on the postgraduate degree page that you’re interested in. Enrolling is easy. You can enrol online or over the phone with a student advisor .

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Geography courses

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Introduction to Geography

Through the study of physical geography and human geography, you’ll examine the links that tie places, environments and people together.

Find out how geography impacts issues like rural resource planning and population growth. Study geography to get a start in government, international development, urban planning, academia, environment consulting, policy analysis and more.

Studying online means that you can explore this broad discipline, while bringing new understanding to your everyday. With knowledge gained from studying geography, you’ll get a fresh take on the world.

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Online geography subjects and short courses

UndergraduateCUR-GPH110

Physical Geography

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 27 May 2024, 25 Nov 2024

Next enrolment closes 19 May

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UndergraduateLTU-GEG2ACR

Australian Cities And Regions

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

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UndergraduateTAS-KGA319

Science and Policy for Energy Futures

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 22 Jul 2024

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UndergraduateCUR-GPH330

Rural Geographies

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 27 May 2024, 25 Nov 2024

Next enrolment closes 19 May

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Online geography degrees

UndergraduateLAT-ART-DEG

Bachelor of Arts

Pursue your passion and your profession

A flexible arts degree offering a large selection of humanities and social sciences majors. Mix it up with minors and electives in business, health, and science. Develop critical thinking, emotional intelligence, creativity, and communication skills.

100% online

3 years full time or part time equivalent

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Available majors

Archaeological and Heritage Studies,
Creative and Professional Writing,
Crime, Justice and Legal Studies,
Digital Media,
English,
Hindi Studies Beginners,
History,
Human Geography,
Linguistics,
Philosophy,
Politics,
Psychological Science,
Sociology,
Sustainability and Development,
Visual Cultures

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UndergraduateCUR-GPH-CTF

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.

100% online

6 months full time or part time equivalent

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

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UndergraduateTAS-SCG-DEG

Bachelor of Science (Geography and Environment)

Protect and manage the future of the environment

Gain the skills and knowledge needed to tackle social and environmental challenges such as COVID, including being able to collect physical and social information on landscapes.

100% online

3 years full time or part time equivalent

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

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UndergraduateCUR-GPH-DEG

Bachelor of Arts (Geography)

Articulate, trained geographers are in demand

Investigate the relationship between people, place and the environment. Examine food security, population, energy, and the impacts of climate and political change. Geographers find work in planning, resource management, policy making and development.

100% online

3 years full time or part time equivalent

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

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Geography study FAQs

There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.
- You can enrol without entry requirements
  We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there.
- You have total control over how you study
  Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you.
- You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student
  Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students.
- We’ll help you navigate the university world
  Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.

Geography highlights

Understand the human dimensions of climate change.
Engage with creative solutions to contemporary problems.
Explore the interface of the natural and physical world.

Geography specialisations

Use tools including GIS and cartography.
Extend your critical and analytical thinking.
Data visualisation and presentation.

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Over 515,000 students have enrolled in university through us since 1993.

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Studying through Open Universities Australia means we take care of the guesswork and administration of university study, so you can focus on learning.

You don't need a strong academic history to go to uni

We make it possible for everyone to start university through single subjects, regardless of ATAR or study experience. These subjects are covered by government loans, and can be used to upskill or gain entry into a qualification.

You have the flexibility to start at multiple points during the year

We’re not restricted by a traditional academic calendar, so you can enrol when it suits your life. You also have total control over how you study. You can scale up (or down) your study load and even pause your course if you need to.

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