Human Geography

About this course
Explore international societies, economies, and landscapes and the processes that shape our world. On your three-year BA Human Geography, you'll explore the breadth of human geography, including geographies of inequality, migration, labour markets, economic development, health, well-being, and social justice.

This course offers theory modules, the options for practical fieldwork (both locally and abroad), and project work, each with employability at their core. Modules have an applied focus and contain assessments designed to reflect the workplace, meaning you'll graduate with the skills and experiences needed to excel in your career, joining recent graduates who now work in careers including consultancy, public policy, and research.

Key features of the course:

• The option to travel to a location such as Amsterdam for an residential field course (included in course fees),

• More options to undertake fieldwork to study urban landscapes, in European , southeast Asian, and south African locations

• Learn about political and economic change in cities and across societies globally

• Research human geography using different concepts, approaches, and ways of collecting data

• Draw on the world-leading expertise of your academic tutors to enhance your learning.

• Join a University where 100% of our Geography graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation, with 90% in professional destinations (Graduate Outcomes 2022/2023, published 2025).

Student Support
Your Personal Academic Tutor will work with you throughout your degree. They will act as your first point of contact for pastoral support. They will also help you decide on optional modules, and discuss your future career plans.

The degree is orientated to employability, and your core modules and assessments are aligned with the needs and practices of the professional sector. You can further enhance your degree by working in paid internships or completing a minor, studying abroad for a semester, and/or doing a year in employment.

Further information
This course is open to UK and international applicants.