The study of geography helps us develop an understanding of the processes that shape the surface of the earth and how humans use and interact with this environment. Students who have graduated in geography from the University of Sydney are found in many different private and public sector situations.
Employers view the integrative and applied nature of geography as one of the discipline's strengths.
Many geography graduates are employed as environmental or natural resource managers. Graduates have gone on to jobs such as environmental officers, hydrographers, teachers, regional analysts, army officers, statisticians, cartographers, systems analysts, water quality officers and landcare coordinators. Students can major in geography in the Bachelor of Science, Advanced Science, Environmental Science, Marine Science and Liberal Studies courses. Geography is also offered as a major in arts, education and economics degrees. There are three key areas taught in Geography.