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Human Geography
Graduate Diploma in ScienceInformal specialisationYear: 2018
Human Geography
Overview
The Graduate Diploma allows students who have completed an undergraduate degree to re-focus or expand their body of knowledge by completing the requirement of one of the undergraduate majors (or equivalent) in the Bachelor of Science not already completed. The Graduate Diploma provides a pathway to the Master of Science Streams.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete the graduate diploma should:
- Demonstrate an independent approach to knowledge that uses rigorous methods of inquiry and appropriate theories and methodologies that are applied with intellectual honesty and a respect for ethical values;
- Apply critical and analytical skills and methods to the identification and resolution of problems
- Act as informed and critically discriminating participants within the community of scholars, as citizens and in the work force;
- Communicate effectively;
- Commit to continuous learning;
- Be proficient in the use of appropriate modern technologies, such as the computer and other information technology systems, for the acquisition, processing and interpretation of data.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Structure
Completion of 125 points:
- 50 points of study at Level 2 or above;
- 50 points of study at Level 3;
- 25 point of study at Level 9
Subject Options
Subject prerequisites: For stream specific requirements please click here.
Level 2
Students should select level 2 options to meet the pre-requisites for their level 3 choices.
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All of:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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GEOG20001 | Society and Environments | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOG20003 | Environmental Politics and Management | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOG20008 | Inside the City of Diversity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOG20010 | China in Transition | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3
Students must choose 50 points from:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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GEOG30003 | |||
GEOG30007 | China Field Class | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
GEOG30019 | Sustainable Development | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOG30021 | The Disaster Resilient City | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOG30024 | Africa: Environment, Development, People | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 9
Plus two level 9 subjects selected from listed discipline subjects in the
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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Master of Science (Geography) | No longer available |
Links
http://graduate.science.unimelb.edu.auLast updated: 30 January 2024