Human Geography (with integrated year studying abroad) Aberystwyth University

Overview

The Human Geography (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University provides a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between societies and their environments. This four-year degree is designed to equip students with deep analytical skills while offering a unique international perspective through a dedicated year of study at a global partner institution.

Why Human Geography (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?

The programme is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), ensuring high academic standards and professional relevance. Students benefit from being part of a large, dynamic geography community with access to state-of-the-art laboratories and analytical instruments, such as mass spectrometers and core scanners.

The university’s location on the Cardigan Bay coast provides an exceptional natural laboratory for fieldwork, surrounded by diverse marine, moorland, and mountain environments. Additionally, the department offers travel awards of up to £400 to support independent student adventures and research projects.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 19190 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum covers a broad range of geographical specialisms, from urban sustainability to political and cultural geography. Modules may include:

• Place and Identity
• Living in a Dangerous World
• Researching the World
• The City and the Country
• Sustainable Society
• Placing Culture
• Placing Politics
• Research Design and Fieldwork Skills
• Everyday Social Worlds

Careers with Human Geography (with integrated year studying abroad)

Graduates from this programme are highly adaptable and possess a diverse range of transferable skills, including advanced computational analysis and creative problem-solving. These attributes ensure they remain in high demand across a rapidly shifting global economy.

Former students have successfully secured professional roles as environmental consultants, urban planners, and civil servants. Others have pursued rewarding careers in surveying, education, and the heritage sector, utilising the expertise in spatial analysis and social resilience gained during their studies.