Geography and Economics MA (Hons)

In Geography, you study both social and physical sciences to analyse and understand major challenges facing the world. You will develop creative skills in problem-solving, presentation, and communication.<br/><br/>You can specialise in human geography or physical geography, or combine elements of both. In addition, you can study other social science or humanities subjects.<br/><br/>You will also have the opportunity to go on field trips and to work with partner organisations to help them solve problems that they are currently facing.<br/><br/>Our teaching is based on the research carried out in the department and is focused on three broad themes: creating just communities and places, shaping environmental futures, and geospatial and digital methods.<br/><br/>You will cover specialisms within these themes including:<br/><br/><br/>- health and wellbeing<br/><br/><br/>- city futures<br/><br/><br/>- geopolitics and power<br/><br/><br/>- tourism and globalisation<br/><br/><br/>- policing and security<br/><br/><br/>- hazards and risk<br/><br/><br/>The student-led Geography and Environmental Society also has a programme of activities to help you become part of our community.<br/><br/>Economists examine how societies attempt to make the best use of their scarce resources so that they can advise governments, individuals, and companies on how to improve decisions and outcomes.<br/><br/>Traditionally economists advise on investment, inflation, interest rates, and production. Increasingly, however, economics takes a wider focus with many economists examining climate change, inequality, and improving healthcare.