Capabilities of Geographers

Upon completion of a bachelor degree with a major in geography, graduates will be able to:

Know	demonstrate a coherent geographical understanding of trends, processes, and impacts that shape Australian and other environments and/or societies at different spatial and temporal scales; and demonstrate an understanding of Geography as an academic discipline, including awareness of its concepts, history and principal sub-fields, whilst acknowledging the contested, provisional, and situated nature of geographical understanding.
Think	apply geographical thought creatively, critically, and appropriately to specific spaces, places and/or environments; and recognise, evaluate, and synthesise various views, arguments, and sources of knowledge pertinent to solving environmental and social problems.
Investigate and problem solve	resolve geographical questions by ethical means, applying evidence-based knowledge, and appropriate research techniques, including those associated with field work.
Communicate	communicate geographical perspectives and knowledge effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences using appropriately selected written, oral and visual means.
Self-direct and collaborate	contribute effectively as a member or leader of diverse teams working in geographical or multidisciplinary contexts; and reflect on and direct their intellectual and professional development as geographers.