University of Melbourne

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Science - Geography

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Geography at Melbourne is among the top ranking programs of its kind in Australia and New Zealand.

Academic staff enjoy international reputations for their scholarship and engage in collaborative research and consultancies with local and international colleagues. This setting enables postgraduate students in geography to gain practical and relevant experience informed by dedicated staff with the latest knowledge available in the field. A variety of prospective career pathways exist for students of geography who will continue to draw on the analytical skills they acquire in pursuing further professional or personal interests in this field. Alternatively, students are able to expand on their interest and knowledge through an articulated structure of higher degree coursework and research programs at Melbourne.

Students entering this stream are expected to have organised an academic supervisor within the Department of Resource Management and Geography as part of the application process.

Delivery mode and duration
This is a 2 year full-time only course. Mid-year entry may be available. All program subjects are delivered on-campus (Parkville).

Entry requirements
A bachelor degree with a major in an appropriate discipline with at least an H3 (65%) in the major, or equivalent.

How to apply
It is required that you pre-arrange your research project supervisor prior to applying. The find an expert website will assist in this process.

Career prospects
Graduates may seek employment in a wide variety of sectors:

•Government
•Non-government organisations
•Data analysis
•Transport planning
•Environmental Management & planning
•Private industry
•Private consulting
•Research
•Surveying
•Management
•Education
•Policy development
•Cartography
MSc (Geography) graduates may also transition into a PhD in the Department of Resource Management and Geography.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes