GEOGRAPHY (HUMAN)
(See also Tropical Urban and Regional Planning)
Human geography at James Cook University is offered in the School of Tropical Environment Studies and Geography (TESAG). The program takes a broad approach to human activities in urban and rural settings and human interaction with natural and built environments. Staff and students consider how human societies function and how this influences the nature of places, including the use of resources, environmental impacts and linkages between regions.
Students of TESAG take advantage of the interdisciplinary nature of the School, which brings together physical, biological and social aspects of the environment and provides opportunity for creative and dynamic research into environmental issues and problems, particularly in relation to social aspects.
Postgraduate coursework is available through the Tropical Urban and Regional Planning program. Students interested in research degrees may qualify for entry into either a Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Science program in Human Geography. Examples of current and recent research projects in this area include projects on transport and energy efficiency, investigation of village tourist projects in the South Pacific, modelling planning for outback towns and the location and economics of private sector nature conservation. The diverse environments and settlements of northern Australia provide some exciting opportunities for interesting projects in the human geography area.
Further details of opportunities for research degrees in human geography can be obtained through the School of Tropical Environment Studies and Geography.