Geography

Liverpool Hope University

Geography is about exploring, encountering and engaging with the world around us. It is a dynamic and exciting subject to study. It looks at how the physical world works; how people interact both with each other and with the physical world; how landscapes (both physical and human) evolve; and the ways in which the environment needs to be conserved and managed. Geography covers many different perspectives and brings them together to create a distinctive way of understanding the world. Whether your interests are more towards physical, environmental or human geography, our degree offers you the chance to develop an integrated, enriched understanding of what is taking place on our planet.Studying Geography means you will look at a wide range of different topics and learn a broad range of skills. For this reason, a Geography degree is one of the most valued subjects among potential employers.An enthusiastic and friendly team of geographers and environmentalists with wide research interests teach Geography at Hope. You will find that Liverpool is a great place to study Geography, being an excellent case study of economic, environmental and social regeneration, and having surroundings that include stunning upland and coastal landscapes.A Placement Year option is available for this course. Undertaking a placement year as part of your degree programme offers you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience alongside your studies.CareersA degree in Geography can open the door to a wide range of careers including working within local government departments or agencies responsible for environmental protection, transport and tourism, housing, environmental services and recycling, sustainability, regeneration and economic development. Other possibilities include town planning, nature conservation, teaching, international development, market research and housing association management. With the increasing demands of UK legislation and global environmental policy, there are growing employment opportunities in environmental consultancy. You will also have the skills required to go on to further study at Masters and / or Doctorate levels.