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If you are looking for a career that focuses on understanding human society, our Bachelor of Social Science (Geography and Urban Studies) could be ideal for you.
Study options
FULL TIME
3 years
PART TIME
6 years
Start times
Spring
July
(2022)
Autumn
March
(2023)
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Geography and Urban Studies at Western
The interests of today’s geographers include post-colonialism, the emergence of global information economies, indigenous issues, class and cultural disparities, population movement, sexuality and space, and the global diffusion of popular culture.
Geography is the integrated study of people, places and environments. In this major, you will examine the geography of contemporary Australian cities and regions.
Urban Studies is a discipline focused on social justice within the city, through its critical assessments of people’s 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.
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Western Sydney University has been ranked in the Top 150 Universities for Sociology, in this year's QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Program structure
Our program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Fees and delivery
Fees: Varies depending on subjects selected. View available subjects in our handbook.
For further information on University fees, please visit Fees and University Costs.
Delivery: On campus
Fees: AUD $26,240*
Delivery: On campus
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Your career
Graduates of this degree find career opportunities in areas including:
- Urban and regional planning
- Environmental impact assessment
- Urban planning policy
- Teaching
- Research
- Community planning
Your career
Urban and Regional Planner
Urban and Regional Planners advise on the environmental needs, restrictions and guidelines of a particular area and develop policies for the use of land and resources. They frequently liaise with community and government representatives as well as undertaking a large amount of research that they subsequently write reports on.
Secondary Teacher
With further study, you can become a Secondary School Teacher and teach one or more subjects and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
Policy Adviser
Policy development involves researching, compiling and analysing a range of facts that relate to the benefit of society. It involves working with a range of government agencies and community groups to pinpoint relevant solutions.
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*The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
