James Cook University
Bachelor of Arts (Human Geography)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationGeography is the study of the physical earth around us, from the earth and soil right up to the atmosphere and its chemical composition. A field with diverse applications, geography is often grouped with the sciences and the humanities. Human geography is a subset of the broader geographic field and specifically concerns the way humans interact with their environments. While the physical environment is a core focus, human geography also considers social, economic and political environments and how these holistically contribute to the way humans engage with the world around them.
Geographers identify and examine patterns of behaviour and account for them. They investigate changes experienced by the natural and built environments and provide insights into potential future issues. Geographers are also increasingly being called upon to propose solutions to large scale social and environmental problems, such as climate change, food scarcity and urban planning.
Delivery mode
James Cook University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- City Arcade, 383 Flinders Street, Townsville
- 36 Shields Street, Cairns
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
English language requirements
- Band 1
- English (Units 3/4,C)
- IB Diploma: A total score stated on IB Diploma certificate. 24
- IELTS 6.0 (no component lower than 6.0)
- TOEFL (internet-based) 74 (no component less than 18)
- Pearson (PTE Academic) 52 (no component less than 52)
You must have successfully completed 6 months of full-time study at a recognised higher education institution and received a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.9 out of 7.0, or minimum average results of approximately 65-70%.
You may be eligible to apply directly after high school and must provide your High School Certificate (or equivalent). These applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$42,000
$92,880
$42,000
$92,880
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Human Geography) will prepare you for the following roles.
Community Development Officer
Community Development Officers are employed by government organisations and non-profits to develop and deliver community-based programs for the ben...
Researcher
Researchers are degree-qualified professionals who seek to discover new information and technologies in their field of expertise. It could be marke...
Environmental Manager
An Environmental Manager oversees compliance and sustainability initiatives within an organisation. Their responsibilities include developing envir...
About James Cook University
As Australia’s only university established to focus on the issues of Northern Australia and the Tropics worldwide, JCU is dedicated to helping the world’s tropical regions to prosper.
Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide we are focused on addressing the critical challenges facing the tropics, in areas as diverse as Medicine, Dentistry, Marine Science, Nursing, Arts and Society.
Inspired by a research-rich environment, the significance of our endeavours is recognised globally by the most credible world university rankings providers. Our strong performance is assessed on quality, relevance and impact.
JCU was awarded 5 Stars for teaching and employability in the QS Stars Rankings for 2021 and 5 Stars for full-time employment, graduate starting salary and student teacher ratio by the Good Universities Guide for 2023.
Career-focused courses provide an exceptional student experience, led by industry professionals who are passionate about sharing their expertise, because experience has no substitute.
