Geography lies at the centre of many of the world’s most pressing issues – our BA Human Geography course focuses exclusively on the human dimension of the discipline, enabling you to specialise in the socio-geographic challenges of our time.
You’ll join a course ranked 5th in the UK and 1st for overall student satisfaction and teaching satisfaction by the Guardian University Guide 2023.
You’ll study topics including population, migration, geopolitics, sustainability, health, ageing, development, conflict, global crime and inequalities. This breadth of content coupled with the development of an extensive range of qualitative, statistical and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) research skills will prepare you for a career in a vast range of employment sectors.
You’ll have the opportunity to progress from field training in the UK in Year 1 to overseas field research in Year 2 and field placements in Year 3, forging unforgettable experiences with us in the human landscapes of Europe, Africa and the Americas. There is also the opportunity to spend a semester in Year 2 at partner Universities in Canada or the USA.
With a focus on small class, practical and field learning, you will be assessed entirely through coursework to gain a truly representative measure of graduate attributes sought by future employers and for postgraduate study.
Find out more about our range of fee waivers, scholarships, bursaries and awards on offer for both UK and International students.
120 – 136 UCAS tariff points, BBB – AAB at A levels, DDM – DDD at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-Level.
If you are unsure whether we could make you an offer or you have any questions, just get in touch with our admissions team who will be able to advise you.
English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.
We welcome and encourage applications from mature students (aged 21 and over). If you are taking an Access to Higher Education Diploma you will need to pass 60 credits with at least 45 credits at Level 3.
Please read the entry requirements for your country – and you’re welcome to contact our admissions team if you have questions.
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (the contents and structure of the course are reviewed occasionally, but it is unlikely that there will be significant change).
Module information is not available for this programme.
| Start date | Location | UCAS code |
Fee (UK) per year |
Fee (international) per year |
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| Sep 2023 | Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham | L720 | £9,250 | £15,450 |
| Sep 2024 | Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham | L720 | TBC | TBC |
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Graduates from this course can go on to work in:
We offer short-term internships and long-term sandwich-placement options – so you can gain workplace experience, network with potential employers and obtain academic credit towards your degree. Recently our students have been event planning for a refugee support organisation, valuing land across the Cotswolds and planning urban developments and transport networks.
Whether it be in Europe, Africa or the Americas your experiences on international fieldwork are likely to be a key highlight of your time with us. The international exposure and experience of working in an unfamiliar environment will also give you a competitive edge in the graduate job market.
This is one of the few geography courses in the UK which focuses entirely on human geography. You’ll specialise exclusively in the socio-geographic issues relevant to your interests and career goals and hone the analytical skills you need for researching and understanding the human world.
Delivering the best possible learning experience through cutting-edge technology and strong practical elements. You’ll work closely with expert lecturers and other students in the seminar room, the laboratory and the field.
Our geography & environmental courses are ranked 1st in the UK for student and teaching satisfaction by the Guardian University Guide 2023.
Our geography & environmental courses are ranked 5th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2023.
Our geography & environmental courses are ranked 1st in the UK for student satisfaction by the Complete University Guide 2023.
Our geography & environmental courses are ranked 2nd in the UK for student experience by The Times Good University Guide 2023.
Our geography & environmental courses are ranked 3rd in the UK for teaching quality by The Times Good University Guide 2023.
As part of your course you can gain valuable experience on an optional placement year.
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