Geography (Human and Physical)
University of Reading
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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OCT-26

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Explore our natural and human worlds – and the complex relationships between the two – with our BSc Geography (Human and Physical) degree.By combining your study of human and physical geographies, you can explore a hugely diverse range of topics. For example, you can examine:the differences and dynamics of political systems and culturessustainable development of urban spacesthe way the natural environment responds to – and recovers from – change.This three-year course also offers you the chance ...Read more

Explore our natural and human worlds – and the complex relationships between the two – with our BSc Geography (Human and Physical) degree.By combining your study of human and physical geographies, you can explore a hugely diverse range of topics. For example, you can examine:the differences and dynamics of political systems and culturessustainable development of urban spacesthe way the natural environment responds to – and recovers from – change.This three-year course also offers you the chance to help address issues critical to our shared global future, including:climate changenatural disasterssocial inequalitiespoverty.

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36th
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SR
Student Reviewer
27 Dec 25

The student union is great, but I feel like the support is lackluster as it sells a dream instead of a reality...Read more

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Carina
22 Feb 24

I really like the campus and the greenery. The library is impressive but feels a bit cold and eerie. I like the little shops in the students union but they could be cheaper and..Read more

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£9,790 per year

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£30,650 per year

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27 Dec 25
Geography (Human and Physical)
The student union is great, but I feel like the support is lackluster as it sells a dream instead of a reality....
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Carina
22 Feb 24
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I really like the campus and the greenery. The library is impressive but feels a bit cold and eerie. I like the little shops in the students union but they could be cheaper and...
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University of Reading
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For over 100 years, the University of Reading has been driving positive social change and transforming lives....

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Whiteknights Pepper Lane Reading Wokingham RG6 6UR United Kingdom
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