Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA - Geography and Urban Studies in Bankstown Australia | Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University
|
Bankstown Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
28,928
(c. USD20,415.01)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This major explores the geographical aspects of modern Australian urban and regional areas. Geography offers a comprehensive approach to understanding the relationships between populations, locations, and natural surroundings.
Contemporary Geography tackles pressing topics like post-colonial theory, the rise of digital economies, indigenous rights, socioeconomic inequalities, migration patterns, gender and spatial dynamics, and the worldwide spread of mass media influences.
Urban Studies represents a more recent academic field concentrating on equitable resource distribution in metropolitan areas, critically evaluating accessibility to essential services like accommodation, mobility infrastructure, schooling opportunities, and work prospects.
The Urban Studies program primarily investigates how political systems, market forces, and cultural trends influence municipal development and governance strategies. These practical investigations into urban quality of life and metropolitan organization form the theoretical foundation for careers in City Planning.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students must have Successful completion of Year 12 or an equivalent qualification.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
Tuition
AUD
28,928