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Master of Arts in Human Geography - Macquarie University

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Course Information:
College: College of Science and Technology
Division: Divison of Environmental and Life Sciences
Department(s): Department of Human Geography
Area Of Study: Sciences (including Environmental Sciences and Museum Studies)
Course Type: Postgraduate
Degree Type: Master Degree
CRICOS Code: 044931D
Key Features:
This program aims to equip students with an understanding of key social and environmental issues from both practical and theoretical perspectives.

The program is built around the courses offered by Human Geography in heritage, globalisation, social impact assessment, cultural issues, Asia-Pacific economies and theories and research methods in human geography.

 
Suitable For:
Bachelor graduates with an interest in human geography, environmental issues and cross cultural negotiations. 
Career Opportunities:
Very varied; from urban and environmental positions to town planning, sales, marketing and teaching. 
Requirements - 2009 :
Entry Requirements: Bachelor degree in a relevant field from a recognised university.
Course Quota: No
Work Experience Requirements: No work experience is required.
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic English only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking
 
Course Commences: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July), 2009
Study Options: Full-Time
Minimum Course Duration: 1 Year
Minimum Course Credit Points: 0
Confirmed Per Credit Point Fee*: $738.00
Estimated Annual Fee*: $23,616.00
Location: North Ryde (Sydney)
Subjects Per Year: 6-8
Notes: Please note that a student's specialisation in Human Geography will not be stated on their testamur (graduation certificate) but it will be included on their academic transcript.

* This is a proposed fee only and is subject to change.For courses of more than one year’s duration: For units completed in 2009, the 2009 fee will apply. For units completed in 2010 (or 2011, depending on the duration of the course), you will pay the fee approved for the 2010 (or 2011) academic year respectively.

For students commencing in semester two, 2009: the 2009 fee listed will apply for your first semester of study only. The fee approved for 2010 will take effect from semester one, 2010.

All fees are in Australian Dollars (AU$), unless otherwise stated.
Sample Program:

This is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units which could be taken under this area of study.

YEAR 1 (CORE UNITS)
HGEO802 Social Impact Assessment and Cross Cultural Negotiation
HGEO803 Cultural Issues in Wildlife Management
HGEO804 Asia-Pacific Economies
HGEO806 Thinking Geographically
YEAR 1 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
ANTH800 Issues in Applied Anthropology: Why Does Culture Matter?
ANTH805 Migration and Transnationalism
SOC810 Developing Social Policy
SOC818 Evaluation and the Policy Process

 
 

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