Description

Physically and academically explore the world to understand the impact humans have on it.

Human Geography is all about people, asking students to consider big questions about globalisation, social justice, inequality and cultural identity. This degree lets them see things from new perspectives, think about their place in the world and consider how they can make a difference to the global community.

This programme has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and focuses on urban, social, cultural and tourism geographies. York is a fascinating city with a thriving tourist industry, meaning it is an ideal location to study these exciting areas of geographical interest. Students will get the opportunity to study a broad range of key geographical themes including landscape, place, spatial variation and inequality which are integrated throughout the programme.

On this course students won’t be confined to the classroom, from the start they'll actively engage with the environments and issues they investigate through fieldwork. They will be applying their knowledge to the real world across a variety of places, spaces and landscapes – from exploring the city on their doorstep to developing their own research on residential field trips in the UK and abroad. Field trips are great fun, but this real-world experience is also integral to their study, which is why the costs of participation are covered by the course fees. They allow students to develop a range of technical skills, deepen their understanding through first-hand experience and gain confidence in their abilities as an independent researcher.

The transferable skills that students will gain on this course will make them employable for positions in tourism management, heritage management, urban regeneration and many other sectors. They'll learn to analyse geographical data and critically interpret landscapes, as well designing and implementing their own research projects. Students will also gain skills such as communication, team-working, problem-solving and time-management, which are applicable to an even wider range of careers.