Geography MA (Hons)

Do you have a keen interest in cultures and societies? <br/><br/>Are you curious about the relationship between politics and the environment?<br/><br/>Then geography may be for you.<br/><br/>**What is geography?**<br/><br/>Geography is the study of the way the world works. You can explore the physical processes of our planet, such as:<br/><br/><br/>* volcanoes<br/><br/><br/>* flooding <br/><br/><br/>* climate change<br/><br/><br/>You can also address human issues such as: <br/><br/><br/>* sustainability<br/><br/><br/>* health<br/><br/><br/>* social justice<br/><br/><br/>You can explore geography:<br/><br/><br/>* as a natural science through physical geography, or<br/><br/><br/>* via the social sciences and humanities, through human geography<br/><br/><br/>Understanding geography is becoming increasingly important in todays world. Our planet, and humanity, face some of the biggest challenges we have ever known.<br/><br/>Making a difference starts here. Are you ready?<br/><br/>**What will I learn?**<br/><br/>The Master of Arts (MA) Geography enables you to specialise in human geography. It is key to understanding and resolving many of societys most pressing problems.<br/><br/>Human geographers study many different aspects of the modern world, including:<br/><br/><br/>* public health<br/><br/><br/>* deprivation<br/><br/><br/>* urban justice<br/><br/><br/>* indigenous struggles<br/><br/><br/>* land rights<br/><br/><br/>* migration<br/><br/><br/>* mobility<br/><br/><br/>* climate emergency<br/><br/><br/>We will learn about the relationships between people and their social, cultural, political, and economic worlds.<br/><br/>You will also study aspects of physical geography. We believe it is important to understand the ways we live in the world, as well as our impact upon it.<br/><br/>This degree is flexible. You will be able to build your degree around topics you are curious or passionate about.<br/><br/>**Open to a world of possibilities**<br/><br/>We are one of the largest and most successful groupings of geographers, Earth and environmental scientists in the UK. Many of them are world experts in their field. Our staff will incorporate the latest research in your teaching, and share our discoveries with you.<br/><br/>Join us and help tackle todays greatest challenges.<br/><br/><br/>* We are 15th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023.<br/><br/><br/>* We are ranked 17th in the world and 6th in the UK for geography in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022.<br/><br/><br/>* Enjoy access to a world of experience with our research and industry networks.<br/><br/><br/>* Get advice and guidance with our dedicated careers service.<br/>