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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Explore the relationship between people and the planet with our human geography degree. You'll learn how to address key global challenges such as climate change, poverty and inequality, geopolitical uncertainty, urbanisation and food insecurity.
Explore the relationship between people and the planet and learn how to address key global challenges, including climate change, poverty and inequality, geopolitical uncertainty, urbanisation and food insecurity.Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society, our flexible human geography degree offers a blend of geographical theory, field-based learning, technical training and independent research.Using the space around us as our living laboratory, you'll spend time in the field exploring the geographies of post-industrial Sheffield and uncovering the impact of human activities in the nearby Peak District National Park.Gain the specialist, practical and transferable skills you need for your future, as this geography course is a starting point for a broad range of careers.You’ll develop an understanding of complex social, political and cultural challenges alongside the ability to analyse global problems from a range of perspectives.Typically, our geography graduates go onto careers in sustainability, conservation, education, central and local governments, NGOs, business and policy.
Why study this course?-
We cover field trip costs- to ensure everyone has the chance to carry out fieldwork, all costs for the core residential field classes are met by the department. This includes the costs of travel, accommodation and food during your residential stay.-
Practice-oriented learning- hands-on and problem-based learning, through team projects, policy analysis, professional skills building and fieldwork experiences.-
Student life- get involved in GeogSoc and become part of one of the biggest societies at the University of Sheffield. Members enjoy socials, spending time in the Peak District, career and academic support, volunteering, sports and more.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAAB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:36,M:9 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
B Grades / Points required
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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
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+ AA at A Level
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