Human Geography with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)
Queen Mary University of London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Human geographers are crucial in addressing the many challenges societies across the world face today. Whether exploring individual experiences of food insecurity or collective responsibility for sustainable development, the course allows you to study the complex interactions between people, places and planet. And examine trends in human behaviour such as migration and economy. You’ll draw on the experiences and research of expert leaders in the field – some have even helped recreate London ...Read more

Human geographers are crucial in addressing the many challenges societies across the world face today. Whether exploring individual experiences of food insecurity or collective responsibility for sustainable development, the course allows you to study the complex interactions between people, places and planet. And examine trends in human behaviour such as migration and economy. You’ll draw on the experiences and research of expert leaders in the field – some have even helped recreate London life through the ages on BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are. You’ll think critically and creatively about the world we live in. Learn sought-after practical skills in qualitative and quantitative data analysis. And develop knowledge of a wide range of contemporary issues.


Diverse opportunities

Studying in the vibrant heart of east London, you’ll join a thriving community of students and academics from over 35 countries. You’ll have the chance to develop real-world skills through fieldwork in the UK and other locations such as Belfast or Boston. And expand your learning through collaborations with London museums and art organisations. Passionate about examining colonial lives and afterlives? Or keen to discover the secrets of grassroots social movement success? You’ll tailor your degree to your interests, with a wide range of optional modules exclusively on human geography topics to choose from. Then design your own research project in your final year with guidance from our experts. A degree in human geography opens up endless options. You’ll have the skills you need for a career in social science research and consultancy, data analysis or risk management. However, you’ll also be a great match for roles with an economic and project management focus. With the 1:1 support of our careers team, your CV will be ready and dazzling in no time.

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WUSCA ranking:
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91/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
50th
Human Geography
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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90%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Human Geography graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Human Geography graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Maya
07 Feb 24

the fact its a campus uni and majority POC and in a homely neighbourhood, friendly staff, cosier vibe than other..Read more

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Monika
07 Feb 24

Best aspect is the diversity and inclusivity of the university and the support from students and staff in the school of geography The structure of the degrees could be better and..Read more

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Entry requirements

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ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:15 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Excluded subjects - General Studies.

We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 15 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements.

We consider applications from students offering an EPQ and may make an alternative offer to include three A levels, one grade lower than our usual requirement, along with a specific grade in the EPQ.

6,5,5 in HL subjects

Queen Mary University of London welcomes applications from students currently studying Level 3 BTEC qualifications and will consider you for entry to the majority of our undergraduate courses. The typical entry requirements will vary according to the course you are applying for.Some of our courses require specific subject knowledge which you may not be able to cover as part of a Level 3 BTEC qualification and we may therefore require additional Level 3 qualifications to ensure that you are suitably prepared for relevant courses. A small number of our courses do not accept BTEC qualifications for entry, either as a standalone qualification, or in combination with other qualifications at Level 3.Information on our typical entry requirements and guidance for applying can be found at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/btec/If you are at all unsure about the acceptability of your BTEC qualification for entry, please contact the Admissions team for individual advice (admissions@qmul.ac.uk).

Popular A-level subjects

Human Geography

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

Geography
98%
Economics
25%
History
20%
English Literature
19%
Psychology
17%
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Tuition fees

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England

£23,350 per year

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Students from England

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Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room

£23,350 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room

£23,350 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room

£23,350 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room

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Maya
07 Feb 24
Human Geography BA (Hons)
the fact its a campus uni and majority POC and in a homely neighbourhood, friendly staff, cosier vibe than other...
Read more
M
Monika
07 Feb 24
Human Geography BA (Hons)
Best aspect is the diversity and inclusivity of the university and the support from students and staff in the school of geography The structure of the degrees could be better and...
Read more
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Queen Mary University of London
327 Mile End Rd, Bethnal Green London Bethnal Green E1 4NS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Mile End  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Limehouse  0.4 miles away
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