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Major

Geographical Science

Bachelors of Economics / Science
Overview Study details

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 discover how to apply geographical information science (GIS) software and remote-sensing technologies for data analysis, data modelling and developing map visualisations.

You’ll broaden your critical thinking and learn how to apply GIS to solve key environmental, societal or planning issues facing today’s modern world.

Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped to pursue a broad range of career opportunities, including roles in natural resource management, national parks and wildlife conservation.

Highlights

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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 planner
  • Geospatial officer
  • Environmental management team lead
  • Surveyor
  • Wildlife management officer
  • Geoscientist
  • Park ranger
  • Geophysicist
  • Climate change adviser

Average annual salary range

Environmental Officer

$85K–$100K

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Average annual salary range

Geographic Information System Officer

$80K–$90K

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Next steps after graduation

You will find expanding career possibilities in diverse roles within the government, health, environmental and private sectors, and in research organisations globally.

You can apply your skills in a range of industries, including:

  • research organisations
  • government agencies
  • industrial organisations
  • universities
  • marine preservation authorities
  • environmental organisations including planning and site assessment
  • operations research and logistics consultancies and corporations.

Find out more about careers that started in science

Giselle Pickering

Studying geographical science allowed me to explore many different perspectives and techniques for approaching challenges related to people, place and environment. Fieldwork and field courses were a big highlight for me, particularly a geomorphology and environmental hazards trip to New Zealand in my second year.

Giselle Pickering
Graduate, Bachelor of Science (Geographical Science)
Giselle Pickering

Studying geographical science allowed me to explore many different perspectives and techniques for approaching challenges related to people, place and environment. Fieldwork and field courses were a big highlight for me, particularly a geomorphology and environmental hazards trip to New Zealand in my second year.

Giselle Pickering
Graduate, Bachelor of Science (Geographical Science)

This Major is available as:

  • Major
  • Extended Major

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Research experience
  • Laboratory work
  • Fieldwork
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Environment & Society
  • Geographical Information Systems
  • Environmental Systems
  • Climatology and Hydrology

See courses and program structure

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