Geographical Studies

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC X108
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Course ID
208348
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Malcolm McInerney
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

To develop a deep, conceptual and foundational content knowledge in geographical studies through exploring the content and skills of the Australian Curriculum: Geography. To develop the capacity to think geographically through geographical concepts and key content areas that underpin the geography curriculum. Inquiry and research skills will also be honed to support the teaching of engaging, critical and creative geography in the primary school setting.

  • Hass And The Significance Of Geography
  • The Nature Of Geography And Inquiry
  • Powerful Knowledge And Concepts In Geography
  • Physical Geography Knowledge
  • Geographical Mapping Skills And Starting Fieldwork
  • Geographical Fieldwork
  • The Concept Of Environment Through Fieldwork
  • Sustainability And Assessment 2: Geographical Challenge
  • Human Geography Knowledge And The Importance Of Place
  • Creative And Engaging Geography
  • Working On A Geographical Challenge For The Classroom

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand and apply knowledge of the Australian Curriculum HaSS: Geography to plan relevant and engaging learning experiences and quality assessment
  • Apply geographical skills of spatial analysis and mapping and undertake quality geographical fieldwork
  • Think geographically through applying the geographical concepts
  • Understand pedagogical content knowledge involved in teaching HaSS: Geography

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 54474
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 17 Aug Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes de Lissa, G1-83
31 Aug - 14 Sep Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes de Lissa, G1-83
12 Oct - 2 Nov Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes de Lissa, G1-83
Class number
Class number 54473
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 20 Aug Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes de Lissa, G1-50
3 Sep - 17 Sep Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes de Lissa, G1-50
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes de Lissa, G1-50

Online

Class number
Class number 50265
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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