Geography (Human)

Examine issues that are critical to our shared global future, including:

climate change

globalisation and international labour markets

social deprivation

water pollution.

You'll have the flexibility to decide where to focus your attention as your degree progresses, so you can adapt the degree to suit your interests as they evolve.

Your studies will equip you with essential subject-specific knowledge and transferable skills, including:

qualitative and quantitative surveying techniques

design and implementation of fieldwork and research projects

team-working, communication and leadership

GIS (Geographic Information System) and remote sensing

computer modelling

cartography

spatial analysis.

This programme has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of the world beyond higher education. The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.