Changes in our environment mean we are facing unprecedented societal, economic and political challenges.

With a Master of Geography, you'll become part of the new generation of workers who are tackling these challenges by bridging the gap between the social and natural sciences.

You can specialise in one of three streams – physical, human or integrated geography – and include an optional research thesis if you wish.

You’ll leave with the geography skills needed for jobs in natural resource management, research, urban planning and sustainability locally, or development and policy globally.

Take your skills into the field

Geographers need practical, in-the-field experience, and we offer plenty of opportunities for you to get your hands dirty – in China, East Timor, New Zealand, or around Australia.

Be globally connected

As a geographer, you’ll know how important it is to gain a global perspective. In addition to international fieldwork subjects, we offer the International Internship in Environment – an elective subject that gives you the unique opportunity to complete a placement with an overseas-based environmental organisation.

Take on real-world research problems

You can choose either a coursework-only or a coursework-plus-thesis option.  If you complete a thesis option, you'll leave the course with a significant research project to feature on your CV.

Gain more than just technical skills

We know that soft-skills are important too, which is why you’re able to select from a wide range of high-level professional subjects, including science communication, modelling, business, ethics and more.

Our graduates go on to work as policy developers, natural resource managers, hydrologists, sustainability specialists, town planners, environmental scientists, and development specialists.

Employers in this field include:

• Government departments of education, agriculture and environment, including Melbourne Water and the Victorian Planning Authority
• Charitable and government aid organisations, including the United Nations
• Consultancy firms, including AECOM, KPMG and EY
• Universities and public research institutions such as the CSIRO.