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.

Urban and regional planning 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. Environmental impact assessment Environmental impact assessment predicts the consequences that a certain policy, plan or project may have on the wider environment before they are implemented. It involves a wide range of research and analysis with a focus on protecting the environment. Urban planning policy Urban policy development involves researching, compiling and analysing a range of facts specific to an urban environment and creating it as a policy that will benefit the wider community. Teaching With further study, you may qualify as a primary or high school teacher specialising in geography. Research Research involves compiling data, analysing trends and noting observations in the area of urban trends and geography. This work is recorded in reports that are used to assist with the development of that field. Community planning Community planning involves working with a government or community organisation to formulate plans, objectives and projects that will benefit a town, suburb or city.