Explore the study of spatial patterns of physical and human phenomena at local, national and global scales.
Blending theory with real-world experience, you’ll learn to apply geographical information science (GIS) software and remote-sensing technologies for data analysis, data modelling and developing map visualisations.
We broaden your critical thinking and teach you how to apply GIS to solve key environmental, societal or planning issues facing today’s modern world.
You’ll be equipped to pursue a broad range of career opportunities, including roles in natural resource management, national parks and wildlife conservation.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Biodiversity project officer
- Environmental management team lead
- Wildlife management officer
- Park ranger
- Geospatial officer
- Geoscientist
- Geophysicist
Graduate salary
Science and mathematics (undergraduate)
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“One of the most enjoyable aspects of my degree was the field work. I've been able to see so many different natural and urban field sites throughout my degree and its really helped to enhance the applicability of my learning to the world around me.”
Giselle PickeringGraduate, Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Geographical Sciences)
“One of the most enjoyable aspects of my degree was the field work. I've been able to see so many different natural and urban field sites throughout my degree and its really helped to enhance the applicability of my learning to the world around me.”
Giselle PickeringGraduate, Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Geographical Sciences)
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How you'll learn
In 2023, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.
Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Online study
- Overseas study
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Fieldwork
- Seminars
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Advanced Earth Observation Sciences
- Advanced Geographical Information Systems
- Coastal Processes & Management
- Applied Demography
- Geospatial Processing & Web Mapping
- Global Change: Problems & Prospects
- Climatology and Hydrology
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