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208 | Geography, Geology and Environment Human Geography and Politics BA (Hons) Why study this course? Human Geography and Politics are both disciplines that give you broad ranging perspectives on a variety of key societal challenges, such as climate change, that will define this generation. Both subjects are in the top 10 for student satisfaction (NSS, 2018) and there are no-cost options for our overseas field courses. This combination particularly specialises in the relationship between people and the environment and how this is affected by ways in which societies are organised and governed. You will develop a core foundation in the first year while also pursuing your own interests from a diverse range of specialisms and interests. You’ll engage with the latest research; undertake fieldwork; learn to collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data; plan and undertake research; and use specialist software, such as GIS, to analyse problems. The course also offers local and overseas field excursions, access to excellent computing and science lab facilities, and the chance to study abroad at a partner institution. What will this mean for my future? You will develop a wide range of transferable and subject-specific skills that are highly valued by employers. Your interdisciplinary perspectives, problem solving skills and the ability to research, evaluate and synthesise information from diverse sources are relevant to a broad range of careers including those in transport and planning, civil service, the environmental and retail sectors and working for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the charity and development sectors. As an example, some of our graduates have entered occupations including planning and development surveyor, logistics manager, airport environmental technician, town planner, international development worker, advertising and marketing, youth services, local government transport planner or market researcher. The course also provides an ideal training for postgraduate study. INDICATIVE MODULES First Year • Geographical Skills • Why Politics Matters • Human Geographies • The Politics of Sustainability • Modern Democracies • People and the Environment Second Year • Dynamic Geographies • Why Policy Changes • Geographical Research Training • Environmental Politics and Policy • Practical Human Geography • International Relations of the Environment Third Year • Dissertation • Inspirational Landscapes • Applied GIS • Economic Development and Environment Transformation • Environmentalism, Environmental Movements and Protest • Environmental Politics in the USA KEY INFORMATION UCAS Code - LL27 Foundation Year Yes Indicative entry requirements Combined Honours A level: BBC BTEC: DMM Course duration 3 years or 4 years with an international year Study abroad Yes International Year Yes Learn a Language Yes For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements