Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce - Geography

Curtin University

With this double degree you can apply core business skills to your creative ventures, and infuse creativity and critical thinking into business contexts. You will learn technical skills in both your chosen disciplines, as well as transferable skills such as communication and problem-solving. You’ll also enjoy access to Curtin’s business, media and performance facilities. Develop real-world experience before you graduate. Learn how work-integrated learning helps you build career skills and connect with industry early. At Curtin, we’re here to support you in boosting your employability and achieving your professional goals.Geographers are social and physical scientists who continually improve our understanding of the human and physical environments in which we live. This double degree major explores the relationships between people, places and environments. You will examine the opportunities and threats that communities are encountering – regarding urbanisation, globalisation and climate change, for example – in local, national and international contexts. You can explore indigenous rights, migration changes and social movements effective systems of local, national and international governance and learn the processes of securing food and energy supplies for those in need. You’ll also develop essential analytical and practical fieldwork skills, such as interviewing and surveying, mapping, participant observation and statistical analysis, recording field notes and writing demographic reports. This program also provides excellent opportunities to engage with industry – for example, with the Bureau of Meteorology, Canning River Eco Education Centre and the Southeast Regional Centre for Urban Landcare.

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