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



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

Study abroad
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.

Why study the BA Human Geography course 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 2026

Curiosity needs thinkers, makers, and dreamers. It needs you!

Leeds Beckett believes that when unlike minds come together, incredible things happen. That’s why they don’t just teach; they collaborate, challenge and inspire.

Their courses are meticulously designed, combining practical experience through work placements with a vibrant location at the heart of one of the UK’s largest student communities. Boasting a top 10 UK ranking for both course quality and student life (Uni Compare 2026) and a prestigious five-star QS rating, LBU sets the standard for excellence.

The university prioritises student wellbeing and stands among just seven universities nationwide to earn the University Mental Health Charter Award - proof of their unwavering commitment to advancing mental health and wellbeing.

All of this is why 98% of Leeds Beckett students and graduates would recommend studying at the university to a friend (Uni Compare, 2026 reviews).