Program Overview

Arts graduates are sought after by employers because arts degrees ensure you develop strong capabilities in analysis, creativity, research, critical thinking, intercultural awareness and communication – capabilities that are in demand by employers and essential for success in the 21st-century workplace. Arts graduates are recognised by employers for their advanced skills in problem-solving and their ability to make ethical judgements.

The Bachelor of Arts has been reimagined by our world-leading academics in consultation with industry partners and public-sector organisations, so you can be assured you’ll acquire the transferable and technical skills needed for success in today’s and tomorrow’s workplaces. Our approach allows you to turn your passion into a career by exploring your interests in-depth, and by honing your skills and knowledge through practical experiences and expert teaching.

Major: Geography
Geography brings together the social and environmental sciences to study issues such as the human dimensions of climate change; rising urban and regional inequalities; and sustainability and disaster resilience in Australia and Asia-Pacific. Geographers are uniquely positioned to respond to mounting social and ecological crises by having the skills and knowledge to pursue more just, sustainable and resilient futures.

Through the Geography major, you’ll develop skills in synthesising social and biophysical information to develop practical strategies oriented at tackling complex social and environmental challenges. You’ll experience a field school in your second year and explore Sydney as a living laboratory. You’ll learn to think critically and apply important concepts, including environmental justice, community resilience and Indigenous knowledges to improve public policy and decision making.