Course summary

Geography is a discipline founded on understanding the complex links between Earth, its inhabitants, and the places they live. As a Human Geographer, you will learn to think critically and creatively about the world we live in and key challenges society faces for the coming century. This degree is perfect for you if you wish to experience the full breadth of Geography, but would like specialise primarily in Human Geography. After a common first year with BSc students, in Years 2 and 3, we offer a diversity of optional Human Geography modules, covering topics like migration, environmental governance and justice, climate change, gentrification, energy and food security and geopolitics. There remain some Physical Geography module options in years 2 and 3, so you can tailor your degree to become a generalist, or a specialist in Human Geography, depending on your interests. Throughout your degree, there will be an emphasis on critical thinking and the development of a suite of quantitative and qualitative research skills. We encourage and train our students to be both critical and creative in their research approaches and methods. We use innovative teaching and assessment methods and encourage our students to reflect upon the role Human Geographers play in the modern world. If you decide at the end of Year 1 that you want to specialise in Physical Geography, you can transfer to the Geography BSc degree.