Undertake a critical and creative exploration of humanitys relationship to space, society, politics, culture and identity on our human geography course.
Youll learn how to apply geographical concepts and skills to global challenges such as climate change, poverty and inequality, geopolitical uncertainty, social change, urbanisation and food insecurity.
Integral to your degree is field-based learning, independent research and training in qualitative, quantitative and geospatial research methods. We use the space around us as our living laboratory: youll spend time i...
Undertake a critical and creative exploration of humanitys relationship to space, society, politics, culture and identity on our human geography course.<br/><br/>Youll learn how to apply geographical concepts and skills to global challenges such as climate change, poverty and inequality, geopolitical uncertainty, social change, urbanisation and food insecurity.<br/><br/>Integral to your degree is field-based learning, independent research and training in qualitative, quantitative and geospatial research methods. We use the space around us as our living laboratory: youll spend time in the field exploring the human geographies of post-industrial Sheffield and uncovering the impact of human activities on the stunning natural landscape of the nearby Peak District National Park.<br/><br/>Gain the specialist, practical and transferable skills you need for your future career. Typically our human geography graduates progress to careers in central and local government, NGOs, education, sustainability, business, journalism and policy.<br/><br/>This programme has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of the world beyond higher education. The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
30/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L700
Institution Code
S18
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,A,B Access to HE DiplomaD:36,M:9,P:0 Award of Access to HE Diploma in a Social Science or Arts and Humanities subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD in a relevant subject Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Maths grade 4/C Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD in a relevant subject + A at A Level Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)B + AA at A Level A levelA,A,B |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
International | £25,540 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |