Human Geography BA Hons

With its range of modules, opportunities for specialisation and a practical emphasis throughout, the Human Geography course at Worcester is a great way to learn about the world in which we live.

Human Geography is an exciting and diverse subject which examines the connections between people and their broader environment. In the dynamic world of the 21st century, exploring the impact of social, economic, cultural and political change on places and regions is vitally important.

The course provides opportunities to examine aspects of change and development in urban and rural contexts, nationally and internationally. A distinctive feature of the programme are the numerous opportunities for fieldwork, both local and residential. Resource provision is excellent, and includes 24-hour access computer rooms and a brand new digital mapping and survey suite.

View the Geography Programmes Overview below:

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The first year of the course offers you an introduction to the breadth of the discipline, with fieldwork and practical activities featuring from the outset. The second and third years provide increasing opportunities for specialisation, with the content of many modules benefiting from staff research and consultancy activities. Field trips to regions like Provençe are a key feature, providing students with a varied educational and cultural experience. Throughout, you will find enthusiastic staff and a friendly and supportive learning environment.

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UCAS code

UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for entry onto full-time undergraduate courses in Higher Education in the UK.

Human Geography BA (Hons) (Single Honours) L701 BSc/HG

It is also possible to study this degree in combination with other courses. For the latest information, check the UCAS website at www.ucas.com

Study options

Single Honours, Major, Joint and Minor
Cannot be combined with Geography BSc (Hons)
Supported by staff research and consultancy
First-class facilities (including digital mapping and survey suite, laboratories and computer room)
Practical, hands-on emphasis
Strong careers focus, with work placement opportunity
Local, national and international fieldwork
Opportunity to spend a semester overseas

Get in touch

Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

Lisa Hopkins
Departmental Office
01905 855201
l.hopkins@worc.ac.uk

Dr David Storey
01905 855189
d.storey@worc.ac.uk

280-300 UCAS Tariff points

The University will consider each application on its individual merits and will recognise a range of qualifications not currently included in the Tariff, including Access courses, European Baccalaureate and pre-2002 qualifications such as GNVQ.

If your qualifications are not listed, please contact the Admissions Office for advice on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk for advice.

Further information about the UCAS Tariff can be obtained from http://www.ucas.com

Modules

Year 1
Mapping the Environment
Field Investigations
People & Place
Unequal World
The Country & the City
Science & Politics of Climate Change
History of the British Landscape

Year 2
Residential Field Course
Research Methods
Geographical Information Systems
Human Geographies of Global Change
Geographies of Development
Urban Geography
Rural Geography
Heritage Tourism & Place Promotion

Year 3
Independent Study
Changing Places Field Course
Applying Geography
Work Placement
Applied GIS & Remote Sensing
Political Geography
Countryside Conservation & Agricultural Change
Town & Country Planning
Architecture & the Built Heritage
Developing Countries

Assessment

A wide range of assessment techniques are employed in Human Geography at the University of Worcester, including:
essays
field reports
video podcasts
seminar presentations
research projects

Amy Ward

Student, Major Human Geography, Minor Art and Design

“Unlike many Universities, at Worcester you can specialise in Human Geography in the first year, which is great for those of us who don’t really like Physical Geography! The trip to Scotland was a real highlight for me - I met loads of people from the course. I’m planning to go on to a career in town and country planning.”

Academic department

Institute of Science & the Environment

“The Institute’s acclaimed research in areas such as river management, rural issues, forensic biology, nutrition and archaeology has a common thread: our belief that science should be centred around its impact on people.”
Professor John Newbury, Head of Institute

Employability

The knowledge and skills acquired in Human Geography, together with the ability to think critically about the world we live in, are useful in many different career contexts, including environmental consultancy, geographical information systems (GIS) management, local government and planning, conservation organisations, Wildlife Trust, Civil Service, research or teaching.

Alternatively, you may wish to continue to postgraduate study and other professional qualifications.