Introduction
The Department offers a wide range of human geography, physical geography and geospatial courses, providing a holistic and balanced training for our undergraduate community. Through reading these courses, we aim for our Geography majors to develop a deeper and more critical understanding of both physical and human geography and of human-environment interactions.
Students will acquire knowledge, skills and perspectives which will enable them to better evaluate and appreciate the interdependent world we live in. Our curriculum emphasis is given to understanding the local context as well as regional and global influences. Students are also exposed to various research techniques through seminars, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) computer sessions, physical geography laboratory experiments, and fieldwork. To enrich the learning experience of our students, we have also incorporated overseas fieldtrips in different courses where possible.
Geography is one of the most diverse fields of academic study offering a wide breadth of careers for our graduates. As geography trains us to think critically and to write analytically, these valuable assets prepare our graduates well for a wide range of jobs in government bodies, statutory boards and private organisations.
Students on overseas fieldtrips in Kenya (GE4220: Field Investigation in Physical Geography) and Thailand (GE3230A- Field Studies in Geography SE Asia)
