Geography - BA (Hons)

Edge Hill University

In this course you examine the reciprocal relationships between human societies, cultures, behaviours, and the environment on this Human Geography degree. Exciting fieldwork opportunities will broaden your geographical knowledge of the Earth’s human and physical environments, landscapes and processes. Discover why we are 1st in the UK overall (Uni Compare 2026 – Geography). Using the latest industry technology on our geography course, you’ll gain experience in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing. And develop your understanding of the human factors – social, economic, political and cultural – that influence life on our planet. Specialising in Human Geography will help you understand the societal and environmental challenges facing the world. You’ll complete theoretical and practical investigations, and learn about Earth’s changing human geography to better understand key global issues. You can also tailor your geography degree to your interests, with the opportunity to select subject-specific and complementary modules. We’ll help you to prepare for life after Edge Hill. Take part in specialised careers and employability activities across your three years to help you discover what to do next. We also have a Geography BSc degree for students interested in the physical aspects of our world and environment. You’ll have options to study modules from this course during your BA degree. An accredited degree This programme has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers). 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.