Course code: #1874
These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.
Human Geography is the study of people and places.
Human Geographers holistically examine social and environmental problems and apply spatial thinking to help resolve social conflicts and environmental crises.
At UOW, Human Geographers investigate solutions to climate change, economic development, environmental management, population and cultural change, and urban, rural and regional planning.
The Bachelor of Science (Human Geography) program includes the opportunity to undertake practicals and fieldwork, taking advantage of the local Illawarra environment, including:
Urban and heritage landscapes, coastal landscapes, rainforest escarpment and freshwater ecosystems.
What you will study
As a Science student, you will learn logical and critical thinking skills, creative problem-solving, practical research, organisation and project management, numeracy, statistical literacy, computer applications (including geographic information systems), and strong communication.
$50,151
| Cost of living | 1 person | $8,052 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $15,063 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $35,088 |
If you do not already meet the English requirements for your chosen course, you can complete an English course at UOW College Australia.
UOW also recognises English language courses offered by some other colleges in Sydney.
A guide to the length of the English course you may need to study is provided below.
Please note that this table should only be considered a guide. Lower Writing scores may mean you'll need to study English for longer.
| Score at time of application | Estimated time required to reach IELTS entry score (weeks) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | TOEFL | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| 6.5 | 86 | 12 | ||||
| 6.0 | 70 | 6* | 12 | 18 | ||
| 5.5 | 54 | 6# | 12 | 18 | 24 | |
| 5.0 | 40 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | |
| 4.5 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | |
| 4.0 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | |
| 3.5 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | |
| 3.0 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 48+ | |
* for students with 6.0 overall but 5.5 in either reading or writing
# for students with 5.5 overall but less than 5.0 in reading or writing
Applicants must have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to completing 13 years of schooling in Australia.
To succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications.
This is particularly important for degrees with a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.
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