BA (Hons)
Human Geography Focus on the human dimensions of geography: migration, sustainability, health, ageing, development, conflict, global crime and inequalities. Complete field-based training in Manchester and undertake research trips exploring social justice in South Africa, migration in Canada, sustainability in Venice, or global governance at the UN in Geneva.* Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Living in a Globalised World Practical Human Geography Year 2/level 5 International Development Global Health Population Dynamics Threats to Civilisation Year 3/level 6 Humanitarian Intervention & Disaster Relief Global & Organised Crime Injustice & Freedoms
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“My degree really helped to lay the foundations for my career. I have travelled and researched in the UK and overseas, putting classroom theory into practice. It gave me confidence in my abilities and influenced the way I approach urban planning.” Chris Moore, Geography graduate, now working as a Town & Country Planning Consultant Pictured: Geography field trip to Venice
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Recent student placements include teaching in a secondary school, research for a charity which provides agroecology support for Kenyan communities, and data analysis for an energy firm on options for new wind turbine locations.
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Geography
Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC UCAS code/duration L720 – 3 years L721 – 4 years (with placement) Study style Mostly coursework Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Policy & research for national/international charities Civil Service Planning Public affairs Teaching Start date September 2021 Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham *Additional costs may apply and destinations are subject to change. See course page below.
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