Human Geography BSc(Hons)

BSc(Hons)

Your course

People, communities, cultures, economies and their influence on why things happen the way they do; that’s what encapsulates human geography. It helps shape the view of how we might do things tomorrow and in the years ahead. This course covers a range of subjects including contemporary social structures and inequalities within society, cultures and regions, plus the opportunity to examine the role geopolitics has on our contemporary world. Underpinning all of this is the theme of sustainability and planetary boundaries. You’ll have the chance to concentrate on human geography themes but will also be offered module options from the Geography BSc(Hons) course. There’s an optional work placement year in the third year to help you to gain real-world experience and insight to boost your employability. During your final year you’ll also have the opportunity to conduct independent research as part of your final year project.

Example modules

• People and Place • Social, Environmental and

Cultural Challenges • Research Project • Geographies of Development

Your future

As a graduate of this course, you may consider employment in a wide range of sectors including central and local government, education, environmental consultancies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or commercial sectors. You can consider roles such as cartographer, data analyst, environmental management and consultancy, planner, policy advisor, quality management and researcher.

For more information on careers available to geography graduates, please check the Royal Geographical Society’s careers web page www.rgs.org

“The supportive and welcoming environment helped me to become more confident in expressing my thoughts. The skills I have developed have fully equipped me to work independently as a professional.”

Adeel Ashan, Human Geography BSc(Hons)

Course info

Course length:

3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year

Entry requirements:

A Levels/BTEC/UCAS points BCC* inc. C in an accepted subject**/DMM in Applied Science***/104 inc. C in an accepted subject at A Level.**

*With a pass in Science Practical where applicable. **The accepted A Level subjects are: Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Geology, Applied Sciences, Psychology, Sociology and Health and Social Care. Level 3 BTEC Applied Science with 32 UCAS points or above is accepted as an alternative to these A Levels at grade C. ***Alternatively a BTEC Health and Social Care is acceptable but must be accompanied by an A Level at a minimum grade C.

If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry, you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society.