Human Geography BA(Hons) single honours

This course focuses on how humans interact with their surroundings and gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the world and seek solutions to a range of human problems.

Field trips offer you plenty of scope to travel in the UK and overseas, whilst optional modules let you tailor the degree to your own career goals.

Graduates find employment in a wide range of fields. They work in areas such as local government, retail, human resources, finance, insurance, ICT, education and research. Many go on to postgraduate studies in subjects such as conservation; rural estate management; economy, society and space; and cities, culture and social change.

Economics, Geography, Politics or social sciences subjects are preferred. Geography is not specifically required. General Studies is accepted.
Key Skills points not accepted in tariff.
More than 96 points may be required where A2 subject combinations are less relevant.
GCSE: Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects grades A*–C (or comparable numeric score under the newly reformed GCSE grading): minimum of five subjects including English Language and Mathematics.

The course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society for 2018 entry. This means that our course contains a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills, and prepares graduates to address the needs of the world beyond higher education.