Bachelor of Social Science (Geography and Urban Studies)

Geography is the integrated study of people, places and environments. In this major you will examine the geography of contemporary Australian cities and regions. The cutting edge interests of today’s geographers include postcolonialism, the emergence of global information economies, indigenous issues, class and cultural disparities, population movement, sexuality and space, and the global diffusion of popular culture. Urban Studies is a discipline focused on social justice within the city, through its critical assessments of peoples’ access to scarce urban resources, such as housing, transport, education and employment. The political, economic, and cultural forces that shape cities and urban policy are the key concerns of the Urban Studies curriculum. These applied interests in urban wellbeing and city structure are the intellectual basis for the urban planning profession.

Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.

A Career in Geography and Urban Studies

As a graduate of the UWS Bachelor of Social Science, specialising in Geography and Urban Studies, your future offers some exciting career prospects. Graduates frequently find employment in areas such as urban and regional planning, urban research and policy, strategic planning policy, environmental and social impact assessment, community planning, housing policy, economics and allocation, teaching (with further study) and social and cultural planning.

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.