Geographical Studies

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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EDUC X108
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Course ID
208348
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Mawson Lakes
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Education
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1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Course data is interim and subject to change

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

Prerequisite(s)

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