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Geography

Teaching area rules

First Teaching Area
A first teaching area in Geography requires completion of a major or a minor from the Geography table of units of study
GEOS-coded units of study completed must have a balance of human geography units and physical geography units. 
Second Teaching Area
A second teaching area in Geography requires 24 credit points from the Geography table of units of study, comprising:
(i) a maximum of 12 credit points in 1000 level in GEOS-coded units of study  
(ii) a minimum of 12 credit points in 2000 or 3000 level in GEOS-coded units of study
Note: Selected units to be balanced between units designated Human Geography and Physical Geography, as listed in the SSESW Unit of Study Selection Guide. 
For eligible units, please consult the table of units of study for the subject area of Geography in the Science Undergraduate handbook. Availability of these units is subject to change.