Course Overview - Geography (Human)
Explore the relationship between human societies and the environments they inhabit with our BSc Geography (Human) degree.
On this three-year course, youll study the dynamics and differences in cultures, political systems, economies and landscapes, and discover the links between them.
Examine issues that are critical to our shared global future, including:
- climate change
- globalisation and international labour markets
- social deprivation
- water pollution
Youll have the flexibility to decide where to fo...
Explore the relationship between human societies and the environments they inhabit with our BSc Geography (Human) degree.<br/><br/>On this three-year course, youll study the dynamics and differences in cultures, political systems, economies and landscapes, and discover the links between them.<br/><br/>Examine issues that are critical to our shared global future, including:<br/>- climate change<br/><br/><br/>- globalisation and international labour markets<br/><br/><br/>- social deprivation<br/><br/><br/>- water pollution<br/><br/><br/>Youll have the flexibility to decide where to focus your attention as your degree progresses, so you can adapt the degree to suit your interests as they evolve.<br/><br/>Your studies will equip you with essential subject-specific knowledge and transferable skills, including:<br/>- qualitative and quantitative surveying techniques<br/><br/><br/>- design and implementation of fieldwork and research projects<br/><br/><br/>- team-working, communication and leadership<br/><br/><br/>- GIS (Geographic Information System) and remote sensing<br/><br/><br/>- computer modelling<br/><br/><br/>- cartography<br/><br/><br/>- spatial analysis<br/>