Honours Overview

Description
Note: this honours specialisation is not available for new enrolments in 2026.

Honours in Applied Human Geography develops student's understanding of the field and their capacity to contribute to this field. It introduces sophisticated disciplinary concepts and texts while developing theoretical, creative and practical skills. Students will work on an original major research project, involving the development of research skills, including preparation of research proposals and critical bibliographies, acquisition of research materials and consideration of method. Students will also develop a range of communication skills. Successful completion of an honours degree in Applied Human Geography will be very valuable in areas related to economic, demographic and regional public policy, social market research, and work with firms that specialize in spatial, economic and demographic data analytics. It will also prepare students for potential postgraduate research.
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of key theories and methods in Human Geography; (2) demonstrate a broad understanding of empirical and theoretical concepts in Human Geography; (3) demonstrate ability to critically review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge with intellectual independence to provide understanding of complex problems and issues in Human Geography; (4) identify, plan and implement an original research project or creative work; and (5) produce high-level oral and written communication appropriate to the discipline.

Entry requirements

The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent in the Level 3 units of the Applied Human Geography major. An offer of a place in the program is also contingent on the availability of appropriate supervision, as confirmed by the discipline chair.

Intake periods

Beginning of year only

Courses

Honours in Applied Human Geography can be taken as a specialisation in the following degrees:

No study plans found for this course. Check your chosen major, see study plans or contact your student advising office for more information.

Units

Key to availability of units:
S1
Semester 1
S2
Semester 2
NS
non-standard teaching period

See the School of Social Sciences Honours Handbook for details on semester study patterns.

Take all units (36 points):
AvailabilityUnit codeUnit nameUnit requirements
NS ANTH4103 Knowing Social Realities: Theoretical Foundations
Incompatibility
ANTH7483 Honours Seminar 3 (Anthropology)
NS SOCS4100 Social Sciences Research Skills
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
any Honours Programme
or a Masters dissertation project.
Incompatibility
COMM4101 Concepts in Communication, COMM7481 Honours Seminar 1 (Communication Studies)
S1, S2 SOCS4140 Honours Dissertation 1None
S1, S2 SOCS4141 Honours Dissertation 2
Prerequisites
Successful completion of
SOCS4140 Honours Dissertation 1
Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
AvailabilityUnit codeUnit nameUnit requirements
S1 ECON5516 The Economics of Public PolicyNone
S2 GEOG5411 Regional Development in the Global Context
Incompatibility
All of the following Unit(s) PLNG5411 Urban and Regional Analysis
NS POLS5501 The Politics of Public Policy
Incompatibility
LAWS5214 Public Policy
S2 PUBH5783 Health in an Era of Environmental ChangeNone