Geography (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

Be a positive influence on a changing world and discover the social, economic and political forces that shape modern life with this globally relevant degree that’s accredited by the Royal Geographical Society.<br/><br/>By learning about physical and human geography with a focus on the latter, you’ll tackle major issues like sustainability and globalisation and study how society responds to environmental issues.<br/><br/>And you won’t just do it from the classroom, you’ll get the chance to see the world on a residential field trip abroad. Recent locations include Barcelona, Berlin, Rome, Hong Kong and Malawi. <br/><br/>The Foundation Year is an extra year of study at the start of your degree. It’s designed to boost your academic skills and knowledge of your specialist<br/>area. When you successfully complete it, you can transfer seamlessly into the full degree programme.<br/><br/>**Why study at Hull?**<br/><br/><br/>- Unique facilities: Study in state-of-the-art facilities, like our Flume Laboratory, a space for studying the bodies of water that dominate our planet.<br/><br/><br/>- Real-world experience: Apply your knowledge on visits to places like Barcelona, Berlin, Iceland, Rome, Hong Kong and Malawi.<br/><br/><br/>- Accredited course: Study materials accredited by the Royal Geographical Society, focusing on topics within social science and humanities.<br/><br/><br/>**Where could this take me?**<br/><br/>You’ll graduate ready to tackle some of the world’s biggest issues. And you’ll be highly employable with plenty of transferable skills. The world is your oyster when it comes to employment. <br/><br/>You could become an environmental consultant, conservation officer, hydrographer, flood risk modeller, or GIS technician, but there are plenty of other avenues to explore too including teaching and town planning. <br/><br/>Previous students have found work with organisations like Burberry, Lincolnshire County Council, the Met Office, American Express, the British Army, the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, and KPMG.