About this course
Discover how social, economic, political and cultural processes shape our world. On this BA Geography degree, you'll explore human-environment relations and the challenges of living across our interconnected planet. You'll develop the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to global issues like inequality, migration and climate change. You'll graduate prepared for work across a wide range of fields, including research, consultancy and public policy.
Explore a diverse range of international societies, economies and landscapes. You'll learn how to collect and analyse data using a range of methods and implement your ideas via practical fieldwork.
You'll have the chance to:
study specialist computing and geographical information systems
undertake fieldwork, including trips to Europe or South East Asia to study urban landscapes
use specialist facilities including a purpose-built teaching lab and remote sensing equipment
enhance your degree by studying a minor subject in an unrelated academic area
discover a new culture by studying abroad for a semester at one of our partner institutions
boost your employability by spending a year in employment
We use the latest research to underpin our teaching and our small-group approach means you'll spend plenty of time with academics and fellow students.
You can study modules designed to develop your understanding of global challenges such as:
environment and health
adapting to climate change and weather hazards
water, people and the environment
You'll shape the course to your personal interests or career plans by studying topics such as:
social justice, welfare and rights
migration
economic geography
politics and urban space
This course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers.
Course location
This course is based at Highfield, Southampton.
Awarding body
This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.
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The programme specification sets out the learning outcomes of this course and details how the course is taught and assessed.