**Overview**
The world is more interconnected than ever before, driving urgent global challenges such as food insecurity, conflict, social justice and the environmental crisis. Now, more than ever, there’s a need for geographers with a truly global perspective. Our BA in Geography and Global Development with a Year Abroad prepares you to think globally and work towards a just and sustainable future.
You’ll study critical contemporary issues from a geographical perspective – including poverty, race, gender, health, migration, the environment, artificial intelligence and ...
**Overview**<br/>The world is more interconnected than ever before, driving urgent global challenges such as food insecurity, conflict, social justice and the environmental crisis. Now, more than ever, there’s a need for geographers with a truly global perspective. Our BA in Geography and Global Development with a Year Abroad prepares you to think globally and work towards a just and sustainable future.<br/><br/>You’ll study critical contemporary issues from a geographical perspective – including poverty, race, gender, health, migration, the environment, artificial intelligence and cities – with a focus on the relationship between people, place, and transformative social justice. You’ll gain key practical skills, including the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), cross-cultural communication, policy analysis, problem-solving, and fieldwork skills. You can also develop your understanding of specific regions of the world, such as sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Latin America. <br/><br/>Local fieldwork is a vital part of all core modules, complemented by exciting residential field trips in Europe and the UK. In your third year you’ll have the rewarding opportunity to learn at one of our many partner universities around the world, studying modules that complement your studies at UEA. In recent years, students have gone to universities in Ghana, Mexico, Japan, and Australia, amongst many others. <br/><br/>UEA is the ideal place to study for a BA in Geography and Global Development. We’ve been rated 1st in the UK for research quality in both Development Studies (REF 2021) and Geography and Environmental Science (Complete University Guide 2025). By studying with us, in the vibrant city of Norwich, you’ll join our welcoming and close-knit academic community. You’ll work alongside world-renowned geographers as well as experts in politics, anthropology, economics and the environment – all within the School of Global Development. Our academics work across every region of the world, and youll benefit from their connections and expertise in countries as diverse as Uganda, India, and Chile.<br/><br/>A degree in Geography and Global Development will prepare you for an exciting and rewarding career in a range of sectors including tourism, urban and regional planning, environmental sustainability, law, government, NGOs, and more. According to the Royal Geographical Society, geography graduates have the joint highest employment rates amongst social scientists and command some of the highest salaries. <br/><br/>**Disclaimer** <br/><br/>Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the providers website: **www.uea.ac.uk**
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LL7A
Institution Code
E14
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,A,A,A
D:36,M:9
Contextual offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and Pass in 15 credits at Level 3
33
DDD
Contextual offer: DDM Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.
B,B,C
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
A,A,B
Contextual offer: BBB
D
Obtain an overall Pass including a B in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Any subject is acceptable.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
International | £22,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |