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GIS Geographical Information System Geography degree course

Click on universities in the list below if you aim to study Geography, Geographical Information Systems GIS undergraduate bachelor, master degree courses at Australian universities.

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Where can I study to be a Geographer or GIS engineer?
Which university is best for the study of Geography in Australia ?
Besides ATAR, what prerequisite subjects must be gained at HSC Year 12?
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Australia offers some of the best places to study at University
A bachelor or master degree course in Geography offers university graduates careers in Surveying, Economics Urban Planner/Community Development,Cartographer/Cartography, GIS Specialist, Climatologist, Transportation management, Environmental Management. ( GIS : Geographical Information Systems)
Geographer are physical scientists, they study physical environment ( landscape, climate ), human habitat and how humans interact with the environment to make a living ie. economics and culture
Most think Geographers are professionals who draw maps, when in actual fact map making concerns the field of study of cartography, a specialised area of geography.
Physical geography identifies, analyze and interpret the distribution and arrangement of landforms and other features of the Earth terrain.
Modern geographers often are involved in fixing environmental issues. Many geographers are also the primary practitioners of geographic information systems and cartography, often find applications in city or urban planning. They are often employed by local, state, and federal government agencies as well as in the private sector by environmental and engineering firms.

Geography versus Geology?

The job of geologists may sound familiar but do you know what geographers do? Geography is broadly categorized into human geography and physical geography, the difference between physical geography and geology is often misunderstood. A Geographer studies the earth’s surface, landscapes, features, and why they are where they are. Geologists look deeper into the earth than do geographers and study its rocks, the internal structures processes of the earth (such as plate tectonics and volcanoes), and study periods of earth history many millions ago.

What to study at university to be a Geographer?

An undergraduate degree in geography is typically needed to start. With a bachelor’s degree, a graduate can begin working in a many fields.

A master’s degree in geography is useful for the student who wishes to teach or to be a cartographer or GIS specialist work in business or government.

Life as a Geographer

The “geographer” job title is not typically found in companies or government agencies. More and more companies are beginning to recognize the skills a geographically-trained person brings to the job. Many geographers work as planners, cartographers (map makers), GIS specialists, analysis, scientists, researchers, surveying .

Areas of specialization

Physical geography: geomorphology, hydrology, glaciology, biogeography, climatology, pedology, oceanography, geodesy, environmental geography.
Human geography: urban geography, cultural geography, economic geography, political geography, historical geography, marketing geography, health geography, social geography.

Typical university admission requirements for : Geography, Geographic, GIS degrees :
Geography and /or Mathematics ,English

New South Wales : NSW