Geography courses
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
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Starts 27 Nov 2023, 27 May 2024, 25 Nov 2024
UndergraduateLTU-GEG1MAV
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Starts 29 Jul 2024
UndergraduateTAS-KGA172
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Starts 22 Jul 2024
UndergraduateCUR-GPH100
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Starts 26 Feb 2024, 26 Aug 2024
Online geography degrees
UndergraduateLAT-ART-DEG
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,
UndergraduateTAS-SCG-DEG
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.
UndergraduateCUR-GPH-DEG
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.
UndergraduateTAS-PSC-DEG
Explore multiple avenues in science
Why choose one field of science when you can explore many? Specialise in psychological science while exploring the other avenues scientific study has to offer.
100% online
4 years full time or part time equivalent
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Available majors
- BA. Science - Geography and Environment Major,
- BA.Science - Sustainability Major,
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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
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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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