BA (Hons) Geography with International or Placement Year

Geography is uniquely positioned between the physical and social sciences enabling geographers to provide broad-ranging perspectives on a range of key societal challenges. It explores the spatial interactions between human behaviours and society and the interrelationships between the environment and political, economic and social forces. The flexibility of our programme enables you to explore the full breadth and depth of this dynamic discipline. Depending on where your interests lie, you can focus on physical geography, human geography or a mixture of both. Our focus on climate change, global responsibility, sustainability, and the application of professional geographical skills to real-world situations will prepare you for a wide range of careers and for life as a responsible global citizen.The first year of the programme is carefully designed to bring together the diverse learning experiences across the cohort. From human behaviours that have shaped, and continue to shape natural and built environments, to social inequalities in physical and economic health and wellbeing, you will cover a thorough grounding in both human and physical geography. To help you develop the appropriate learning skills and subject-specific practical skills required for success in the field of geography, you will complete a ‘core skills’ module. Skill development topics may include: