UWA is ranked first in Australia for Agricultural Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, and Marine/Ocean Engineering by the Academic Ranking of World Universities in 2018. We boast staff who are among the world’s leading teachers and researchers. Their research will form an integral part of your learning experience.

Geographical Sciences

Geography is the science of place and space, standing at the intersection of natural and social sciences. Geographers study the Earth's landscapes, peoples, places and environments, and how these interact. Understanding contemporary urban and environmental problems requires an appreciation of the interdependence between human activities and the natural and cultural environment. The Geographical Sciences major provides you with these insights, focusing on the major challenges facing our planet including population growth, urban expansion and megacities, natural disasters, environmental conservation and climate change. Your degree provides you with the opportunity to participate in exciting field trips to a range of domestic and international locations, with recent overseas destinations including Bali, Barcelona and Seattle.

The diverse skills and knowledge acquired by Geographical Sciences graduates results in them being chosen by employers including government authorities, private sector companies, environmental consultancies, non-government organisations and many other organisations concerned with managing the natural and human environment.