Environmental Geography
Bachelor of Environments (Degree with Honours)Informal specialisationYear: 2020
Environmental Geography
Overview
The Environmental Geography Honours specialisation addresses the relationship between human activities and the natural and built environment, and humanity’s reliance on the Earth’s natural resources.
Intended learning outcomes
• To provide students with the methods needed to carry out an effective research program
• To ensure students understand what is required to review critically a scholarly body of literature in geography or environmental studies
• To ensure students gain the skills needed to communicate their research intentions and results
• To ensure students gain some grounding in the history, philosophy or scope of the discipline of geography
Last updated: 27 February 2025
Structure
Research
Students must complete 75 points of research
Coursework
Students must complete 25 points of coursework
Subject Options
Research Component
Students must complete 75 points of research taken over consecutive semesters. Students enrol in a Part 1 subject in the first semester and a Part 2 subject in the second semester:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOG40009 | Geography Honours Research Project Pt1 | Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
| GEOG40010 | Geography Honours Research Project Pt2 | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville) |
50 |
Coursework Component
Students must complete both of:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOG90029 | Research Methods in Geography | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOG40003 | Advancing Geography & Environmental Stud | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Last updated: 27 February 2025