Course Summary

Explore the relationship between human societies and the environments they inhabit with our BSc Geography (Human) degree. On this three-year course, you'll study the dynamics and differences in cultures, political systems, economies and landscapes, and discover the links between them. 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 * teamworking, communication and leadership * GIS (Geographic Information System) and remote sensing * computer modelling * cartography * spatial analysis. **Careers** Geography arms you with the ability to see the big picture. The intellectual, technical and team-working skills you develop during your degree are sought by employers – and 95% of our graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2017/18, based on first degree responders from geography and environmental science). Your degree will provide the subject-specific and transferable skills required in a variety of careers, including wildlife conservation, renewable energy, urban and transport planning, and roles in the environmental and agricultural sectors. Your communication skills and desire to make a difference might lead you to work in the public sector, teaching, or for local or national government. Recent BSc Geography (Human) graduates have gone on to work for organisations including: * Citibank * Good Energy * Innovate UK * Jacobs * Mitchells & Butlers * Thames Teachers.

Course Details - Modules

Sample modules may include: * Population geography * Culture, identity and place * Drugs, development and democracy in Latin America * Representing the city * Consumption, politics and space. Please check our website for more details of the course structure.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: L722

Institution code: R12

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BCC.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

Full list of acceptable English Language Tests

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 89%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 95%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 19500.0 Year 1
International 19500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Reading
RG6 6AH

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