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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