Discover the core principles of human geography while also exploring key international political and economic issues. In your geography modules you study the relationships between people, place and environment, while in International Relations the focus is on understanding the international political landscape. Gain knowledge and skills our supportive academic staff who are expert researchers in their field. Study abroad, international field trips and placement opportunities are available.
Our geography degrees make the most of geography’s strengths in tackling head on the ...
Discover the core principles of human geography while also exploring key international political and economic issues. In your geography modules you study the relationships between people, place and environment, while in International Relations the focus is on understanding the international political landscape. Gain knowledge and skills our supportive academic staff who are expert researchers in their field. Study abroad, international field trips and placement opportunities are available.<br/><br/>Our geography degrees make the most of geography’s strengths in tackling head on the biggest global challenges we face. Modules have been designed to address many of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals – developed by the UN as the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all – all of our degrees are fully accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).<br/><br/><br/>- Our newly designed Geography curriculum places sustainability challenges at the centre, with modules designed to help address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. <br/><br/><br/>- Choose from an exciting range of human geography and international relations choice modules. <br/><br/><br/>- Our supportive staff are expert researchers and many are world leaders in their field.<br/><br/><br/>- Teaching is innovative and student-centred. You will learn through lectures, seminars, practicals, national and international residential fieldwork, tutorials and one-to-one dissertation support. <br/><br/><br/>- Learn to use Geographical Information Systems to analyse and communicate complex spatial data. <br/><br/><br/>- Take the opportunity to spend your second year studying abroad in Europe, Canada, Australia, USA or elsewhere through our bilateral and ISEP exchange programmes. <br/><br/><br/>- Experience a valuable work placement programme, opening up a range of career opportunities such as consultancy, policy development and management, teaching, planning and conservation.<br/><br/><br/>- LABplus is a unique open access laboratory and resource centre designed for students studying science and engineering courses. The lab provides a flexible workspace, computing facilities, specialist software, access to microscopes, microscope cameras and bespoke resources.<br/><br/><br/>- We’re very proud of our National Student Survey (NSS) 2020 return which shows student satisfaction overall at 96 per cent for human geography.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from our unique location, in the heart of the historical city of Plymouth, bordered by Dartmoor National Park as well as the Tamar Valley and South Hams Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Devon and Cornwall have glorious beaches, coasts, rivers and estuaries.<br/><br/><br/>- A diverse and respectful place in which to work and study is fundamental to everything we do. <br/>
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
L7LF
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Science, Humanities, Combined), with at least 33 credits at Merit or Distinction.
104-112 points. Maths and English considered within
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104 - 112 Points, to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers
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104 - 112 Points, minimum 2 A Levels.
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