CRSI Master of Arts in Human Geography by Coursework
The Department of Human Geography offers several postgraduate coursework programs and contributes to several programs which recognise our postgraduate units.
Macquarie University's postgraduate courses are available at Postgraduate Certificate (12cp), Postgraduate Diploma (24cp) and Masters (32cp) level.
Application forms for International students are available through Macquarie International , for Internal students they are available through Postgrad and beyond.
Coursework in Human Geography
The coursework program in Human Geography is focused on the development of a critical understanding of disciplinary theory and methods and their application to contemporary issues. The program is available at certificate, diploma and masters levels, and entry requires a previous degree in a relevant area of social science.
The program requires study across the Human Geography program and encourages interdisciplinary studies where relevant.
The program is available as a Postgraduate Certificate | Postgraduate Diploma | Masters
Coursework in Geographical Education
Commencing in 2008 in collaboration with the Australian Centre for Educational Studies, the postgraduate Geographical Education program offers a qualification focused on developing innovative and effective teaching practice at all education levels in teaching geography. The core unit (ACES884 Pedagogies in Geographies) addresses the central concerns of contemporary geographical pedagogy and other units are selected from the Human Geography and Education programs.
Entry to the Geographical Education program requires a relevant first degree and teaching experience.
The program is available as a Postgraduate Certificate | Postgraduate Diploma | Masters
Coursework in Social Impact Assessment
Commencing in 2008, the Department of Human Geography will offer Australia's first tertiary qualification in the rapidly expanding field of Social Impact Assessment. The program offers a tightly focused program of skills development, research training and relevant theoretical engagement for practitioners in a range of fields requiring an understanding of the methods and implications of SIA, including planning, government, community and industry interests in urban planning, community, infrastructure and resource development, and organisational development. The core of the program is a unit in cross-cultural SIA and one in urban SIA, supplemented by a research project (available at 4, 8 or 12 credit points) in a relevant topic.
Given its relevance to practitioners in remote locations, the program is accessible in distance education made with strong levels of online support. Entry to the SIA program requires a first degree in a relevant area of social or environmental science or relevant work experience at an appropriate level.
The program is available as a Postgraduate Certificate | Postgraduate Diploma
Coursework in Development Studies and Culture Change
In collaboration with the Department of Anthropology, Human Geography offers an innovative and practice-oriented program in Development Studies and Culture Change. The program offers students opportunities to pursue specialist studies on the impacts of development and cultural change in a globalising world. Students in the Development Studies and Culture Change program can specialize in either Anthropology or Human Geography, and/or prioritise specific concentrations within a broad sphere of disciplinary perspectives on development issues: for example, environmental studies, health, human rights and international law, Indigenous studies, international relations, international communications and other relevant areas
The program is available as a Postgraduate Certificate | Postgraduate Diploma | Masters
Human Geography in other postgraduate programs
The Department also teaches in a number of other Masters coursework programs. These include the Sustainable Development Program offered by the Graduate School of the Environment and the Master of Policy and Applied Social Research offered by the Department of Sociology and the Master of Applied Anthropology .
Postgraduate units in Human Geography
Applications for non-award entry to Human Geography units at postgraduate level are welcome and can be directed to the Executive Officer of the Department. Human Geography Postgraduate Courses focus on social impact analysis, globalisation and sustainability, environmental health and heritage and conservation. Individual units are outlined on the Human Geography units page.
A .pdf file containing a
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Degrees Brochure is available for downloading.
A .pdf file containing a Masters
by Coursework Brochure is available for
downloading.
Inquiries about postgraduate studies:
General Inquiries:
The Executive Officer
Phone: (02) 9850 8382
Fax: (02) 9850 6052
Email: humgeog@els.mq.edu.au
Program Enquiries:
Dr Robyn Dowling (Postgraduate Coordinator)
Phone: (02) 9850 7477 Fax: (02) 9850
6052
Email: robyn.dowling@mq.edu.au
GIS specialisation:
Associate Professor Mike Poulsen
Phone (02) 9850 8407
Fax: (02) 9850 6052
Email: mpoulsen@els.mq.edu.au
Useful links:
The Higher Degree Research Unit: http://www.ro.mq.edu.au/hdru/The Postgrad and Beyond website: http://www.postgradandbeyond.mq.edu.au/