Geography BA (Hons)
University of Leeds
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A degree in human geography provides the knowledge and skills to understand our rapidly changing world, including international development, population growth, urban transformation, sustainability, global geopolitics, human rights, globalisation, and patterns of inequality (ethnicity, class and gender).Our graduates are in demand for both their specialist and transferable skills. Throughout this course, you’ll build skills in presenting your ideas in reports and orally, in data collection, ...Read more

A degree in human geography provides the knowledge and skills to understand our rapidly changing world, including international development, population growth, urban transformation, sustainability, global geopolitics, human rights, globalisation, and patterns of inequality (ethnicity, class and gender).Our graduates are in demand for both their specialist and transferable skills. Throughout this course, you’ll build skills in presenting your ideas in reports and orally, in data collection, presentation and analysis, and in the use of specialist mapping and statistical software.Each year of this programme is designed around a combination of compulsory core modules, as well as opportunities to take optional modules and discovery modules across the University so you can choose additional subjects of interest. This means you can specialise in either human or physical geography – or choose modules from a mixture of both.Broad expertise and knowledge will equip you to tackle important real-world problems in a range of organisations and sectors, from the public sector (such as working for local government), to private industry (as a retail analyst or location planner) and for non-governmental organisations (such as Amnesty International as a policy and campaigns officer).


Why study at Leeds:

- This course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society with IBG. - Our globally-renowned research at Leeds has had a pioneering impact on current global agendas in environmental protection, public health and the economy and feeds directly into your course, shaping what you learn with the latest thinking.- This course is highly flexible so you can tailor your degree to suit your interests. You can specialise in either human geography or physical geography or opt to study a mixture of our BA and BSc modules.- Experience expert teaching delivered by a School that has taught  and is made up of academics and researchers who specialise in a variety of geography disciplines.- Access excellent teaching facilities, including specialist labs, a dedicated field store fully equipped with research-grade equipment and industry-standard software to support your learning and practical fieldwork.- Put theory into practice with our extensive fieldwork activities, where you’ll experience ‘real world’ learning that will advance your research, project planning and teamwork skills whilst gaining hands-on experience highly valued by employers in industry.- Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate by undertaking a work placement. Our close industry links have given previous students the chance to work at — and build professional relationships with — organisations such as Sainsbury’s, Morgan Stanley and GlaxoSmithKline.- Gain invaluable life experience and advance your personal development with our exciting study abroad programmes, spanning across many universities worldwide.- Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our student society GeogSoc which gives you the chance to meet like-minded students who share your passion for geography. The society organises a range of social activities and trips and has football and netball teams in the University’s intra-mural league.

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WUSCA ranking:
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45/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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10th
CUG Ranking
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23rd
Human Geography
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1%
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96%
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Human Geography graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Human Geography graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Alice
15 Mar 24

The best aspect about uni is being able to meet people from all over and the opportunity to go on fieldtrips and have everything on your doorstep. I would say the worst aspect of..Read more

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Peter
29 Feb 24

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AAA Grades / Points required

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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AAA or AAB including a social science/humanities subject.Accepted social science/humanities subjects: Ancient History/History; Business/Business Studies; Classical Civilisation; Economics; English; Geography; Government and Politics; Law; Media Studies; Modern Languages or Ancient Languages; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Sociology.Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.

AA in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers, or A in an Advanced Higher and AAABB in Highers, or AAAAAA in Highers. OR (if an accepted subject included) AB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers, or A in an Advanced Higher and AABBB in Highers, or AAAABB in Highers.

AA in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers, or A in an Advanced Higher and AAABB in Highers, or AAAAAA in Highers. OR (if an accepted subject included) AB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers, or A in an Advanced Higher and AABBB in Highers, or AAAABB in Highers.

Pass 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, 30 credits with Distinction and the remaining 15 credits with Merit or above.

D2, M1, M1 including Geography or two relevant subjects

17/16 points at higher level at 6,6,5 / 6,5,5 including 5 in a relevant subject.

AAAAAA/H2H2H2H2H2H2 including Geography or two relevant subjects

D*DD/DDD in National Extended Diploma/3 National Extended Certificates in Geography or two relevant subjects. We will accept a combination of BTECs and A-Levels.

Popular A-level subjects

Human Geography

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

Geography
100%
Economics
32%
History
23%
Mathematics
21%
Psychology
18%
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15 Mar 24
Geography BA (Hons)
The best aspect about uni is being able to meet people from all over and the opportunity to go on fieldtrips and have everything on your doorstep. I would say the worst aspect of...
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