Geography BA (Hons)
University of the West of England
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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BA(Hons) Geography looks at the globalisation of economies and cultures and the environmental challenges relating to natural resources and societies. It’s accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), giving you access to talks and events across the country.Discover the causes of economic, social and environmental problems and how policy and decision-making processes can address these issues. Develop vital professional skills in mapping, environmental assessment, geographical ...Read more

BA(Hons) Geography looks at the globalisation of economies and cultures and the environmental challenges relating to natural resources and societies. It’s accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), giving you access to talks and events across the country.Discover the causes of economic, social and environmental problems and how policy and decision-making processes can address these issues. Develop vital professional skills in mapping, environmental assessment, geographical statistics, qualitative research and computer-based spatial analysis.Tailor the course to your specific geographical interests with module options including the regeneration of 21st century cities, rural geographies, international tourism development, renewable energies, global migration and identities.Broaden your experience on UK and overseas field trips and apply geographical theories in the field and our well-equipped laboratories. Apply what you've learned on a work placement in your preferred area of interest and graduate with the skills you need to succeed in your career.Choose from a wide range of careers in environmental consultancy, regeneration, conservation, energy and government, finance, education and research.

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WUSCA ranking:
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81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
50th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Human Geography
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
87%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Human Geography graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Human Geography graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards the overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.

Popular A-level subjects

Human Geography

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Geography
97%
History
24%
Business Studies
14%
Psychology
14%
English Literature
13%
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Ella
05 Feb 24
Geography BA (Hons)
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Kaz
05 Feb 24
Geography BA (Hons)
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University of the West of England
University of the West of England , Bristol

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