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University of Western Australia

Human Geography and Planning focuses on some of the major challenges facing society, including the population explosion, rapid urbanization, poverty and homelessness, land use conflict, cultural diversity, economic development, and ecological sustainability. Students are also provided with the knowledge and skills to help resolve major urban and regional problems. Ultimately, graduates will contribute to the creation of live able communities, vibrant economies and sustainable places. Teaching methods consist of lectures from leading experts and industry partners, practical and computer classes, portfolio development, as well as tutorials. This major also includes field work and three field trips of two to three days. UWA is well equipped for teaching and research in human geography and planning and our teaching is supported by the world class research of the Centre for Regional Development and the Urban Design Centre of Western Australia (UDC). UWA has strong links with the Planning Institute Australia (WA). This major provides a pathway to full recognition as a professional planner.
Major knowledge of geography and planning.
Major studies is concerned with the creation of live able communities, vibrant economies and sustainable places. The Human Geography and Planning major develops varied skills and knowledge, drawing on geography, economics, architecture, sociology and environmental science.
The Human Geography and Planning major provides a pathway to full recognition as a professional planner. Students who follow on to complete honors in Urban and Regional Planning will be eligible to apply for professional membership to the Planning Institute of Australia. Graduates will also be eligible to apply for membership to the Institute of Australian Geographers.
Planners and Geographers are employed by local governments, state governments (such as the Department of Planning) and in private practice, in areas such as regional development, public administration, public policy, social research, teaching, and land development. Graduates with this major are also employable internationally, helping to solve social, economic and environmental problems in other parts of the world. This course could lead to become a: Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer, Geographer, Land Economist, Policy and Planning Manager, University Lecturer, Urban and Regional Planners.
$24866, per year.
3 years (BA), 4 years (BPhil(Hons))