Geography with Transport Studies University of Leeds

Overview

This Geography with Transport Studies BA programme offered by University of Leeds explores how transport contributes to quality of life, but also causes problems for society – an issue that has taken it to the top of the political agenda.

This is a degree with a distinctive employability element - you'll study human geography alongside modules taught by the University’s internationally renowned Institute for Transport Studies.

You’ll be equipped with skills for a multitude of careers in the transport sector and beyond in the UK or worldwide, including transport planning, transport analysis and economics, freight and logistics, project management, location planning.

Our graduates are in demand for both their specialist and transferable skills. You’ll build skills in presenting your ideas in reports and orally, in data collection, presentation and analysis, and in the investigation and computer simulation of transport networks.

Course highlights

• You’ll be taught by internationally renowned academics working at the forefront of their fields, who are passionate about the subjects they teach.
• The content of your course is shaped by our world-leading research.
• Fieldwork is a key part of all our geography degrees, where you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience
• Project work enables you to develop skills as a researcher, asking and answering important questions about the way our world works.
• Throughout your studies you’ll benefit from a structured support system, with a personal tutor who will offer help and advice about your approach to studying and how to become adept at independent learning.

Career opportunities

A degree from Leeds and the experience you'll gain here will give you the edge to find the career you want. Your course will give you the experience and knowledge that employers are looking for to help you secure a graduate job.

University of Leeds students are among the top 5 most targeted by top employers according to The Graduate Market 2021, High Fliers Research.

If you choose to study Geography with Transport Studies at Leeds, you can be confident that you’re not only joining a university whose graduates are targeted by top employers, but that as Geography with Transport Studies graduates, your employment opportunities couldn’t be more exciting and wide-ranging.