Geography informs the ways people interact with their environment, from the paths of daily commuters to the terms of international treaties. Programs in this subject usually include an investigation topics such as oceanography, map making and political theory.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.