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Human Geography

Entry requirements


GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

UCAS Tariff

112

A minimum of 72 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Human geography

**Explore what is happening in the world around us - sustainability, injustice, poverty and diversity - and be prepared to challenge your existing views.**

Explore the rapidly changing world around you on this contemporary and dynamic course. You’ll study important topics such as migration, identity, sustainability, social injustice, cities and globalisation.

As part of this course, you’ll:

- Undertake local and international fieldwork

- Go on a human geography related work placement

- Conduct a major piece of research for your dissertation

- Challenge your existing views and gain sought-after skills and new ways of thinking

- Get involved in live research projects and community consultations

**Find out more**

**Expert practitioners**
Our specialist teaching team includes research-active academics and professionals whose expertise will help shape your learning.

You’ll have the chance to study abroad usually for one semester in your second year and you can choose from a wide selection of universities. Popular choices include Macquaire University in Sydney, Australia and the University of San Diego in America.

**External visits**
Field trips will allow you to gain an understanding of how, for example, regeneration projects work on the ground, or as locations for conducting fieldwork to develop competence in practical research skills, etc.

Projects involve carrying out specific tasks often involving field investigation, analysis, conclusions and recommendations.

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**Why study Human Geography at Leeds Beckett University...**
- 100% of students on BA (Hons) Human Geography were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*

- Field trips that will help you gain an understanding of real-world issues and develop competence in practical research

- A work placement module that will hone your personal, professional and employability skills

- A personal tutorial programme to look after your academic and pastoral needs

- A collaborative approach to learning

*National Student Survey 2023

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:
- Geography in the Contemporary World
- Sustainable Urbanism & European Field Trip
- City & Society
- Geographies of Diversity
- Contested Geographies
- Academic Skills for Geographers & Planners
- Techniques in Geographical Research

Year 2 Core Modules:
- Placement & Employability Skills
- Social Justice
- Research Methods
- Development of Geographical Thought
- International Field Trip
- Natural Hazard Management & Climate Adaptation
- Alternative Economic Geographies

Year 3 Core Modules:
- Dissertation (double module)
In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

City CampusC

Department:

Built Environment and Engineering

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

88%
Human geography

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Human geography

Teaching and learning

82%
Staff make the subject interesting
94%
Staff are good at explaining things
98%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
86%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

90%
Library resources
100%
IT resources
100%
Course specific equipment and facilities
86%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

100%
UK students
0%
International students
56%
Male students
44%
Female students
80%
2:1 or above

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
B

After graduation


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Human geography

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£16,640
low
Average annual salary
97%
med
Employed or in further education
50%
low
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

21%
Other elementary services occupations
14%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
7%
Teaching and educational professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Human geography

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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