Master of Geography

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

Yes, the course offers plenty of fieldwork opportunities in locations such as China, East Timor, New Zealand, and around Australia. There is also an elective subject called the International Internship in Environment, which gives students the unique opportunity to complete a placement with an overseas-based environmental organisation.

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

The course recognises 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.

The Master of Geography has intake periods in March and July. It takes 2 years to complete full time, or up to 4 years part time, and is delivered on campus at Parkville.