Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. **Course summary** - Gain flexible skills for a successful career across various sectors and industries. - Learn by doing – with hands-on study and real-world experiences. - Study abroad in one of 25 countries, giving you a rich understanding of new cultures - with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme. - Have the opportunity to study and work abroad, and gain hands-on experience of the education environment. Human geography is a dynamic and exciting subject that focuses on the ways human activities affect the planet. On this course you'll explore complex political, economic, social and cultural geographies, helping you to understand and respond to the ever-changing world around us. **How you learn** All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. You’ll learn through a variety of methods designed to create a stimulating learning environment. First-hand experience is a key part of the teaching approach – and you'll be exposed to a variety of viewpoints from module tutors and their peers. Here we’ll introduce you to contentious debates within the field and encourage you to research and form your own views. You learn through - lectures - fieldwork - seminars - tutorials - case study analysis - group debates and discussion - poster presentations - projects based on real-life challenges, locations and organisations - assessment tasks - practical classes in IT suites **Applied learning Work placements** Take the opportunity to experience a one-year work placement between your second and third years. Here you’ll work with private companies, government programmes or voluntary organisations – either in the UK or Europe. You’ll gain valuable real-world experiences, helping you choose and prepare for your future vocation. You may also be able to work or study abroad with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing scheme. It's a great opportunity to focus on a career path and gain the skills, knowledge and experience you need as a graduate. We have international study exchange agreements with over 100 institutions in 25 different countries. Current exchange locations include Prague (Czech Republic), Paris (France), Neuchatel (Switzerland), Georgia (USA), Ontario (Canada) and Victoria (Australia). **Field trips** We have a strong emphasis on developing skills in the field so you can gain valuable first-hand experiences. You’ll take part in a substantial amount of UK-based fieldwork – including activities in our stunning local countryside and week-long residential trips throughout the UK. Overseas residential field courses also form an integral part of the course, such as a week in New York, Amsterdam or Spain.

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information. Year 1 Compulsory modules Approaches To Human Geography 20 Explorations In Urban Geography 20 Fieldwork And Professional Skills In Human Geography 20 Introduction To Regeneration And Planning 20 Key Concepts In Social Science 20 Elective modules Development And Sustainability 20 Foreign Language 20 Year 2 Compulsory modules Geographies Of Everyday Life 20 International Field Work 20 Professional Experience 20 Research Methods In Environmental, Geographical And Social Sciences 20 Elective modules Development, Power And Imperialism 20 Economic Geography 20 Foreign Language 20 Geographical Information Systems 20 Geography Of Radical Ecology 20 Outdoor Learning For The Environment And Geography 20 Sustainable Settlements 20 Year 3 Compulsory modules Placement Final year Compulsory modules Dissertation (Geography, Environment And Planning) 40 Globalisation, Democracy And Change 20 Elective modules Advanced Field Research 20 Advanced Gis 20 Development In Latin America 20 Foreign Language 20 People And The Natural Environment 20 Place, Memory And Meaning 20 Sustainable Regeneration Practice 20 Sustainable Urban Design 20 Transport Geography And Planning 20

Coursework Exam

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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.

Course code: L720

Institution code: S21

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or above at the point of enrolment.

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

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/geography-and-environment/ba-honours-human-geography/full-time/2022

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	Overall score of 6 with a minimum score of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalents.

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
EU	14415.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
International	14415.0	Year 1

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2021/22 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

City Campus
Howard Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sheffield
S1 1WB