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Overview
The BA Human Geography and Environment (with a placement year) (Hons) from the University of York builds the skills, knowledge and capacities for understanding and developing solutions for pressing 21st century social and environmental challenges.
It draws on cutting-edge insights from human geography and environmental studies to critically explore the complex relationships between people, places and environments. It explores challenges and solutions to real-world problems, such as inequalities in global development, how to achieve inclusive and sustainable change, creating sustainable food and transport systems, and the challenges of moving to sustainable consumption.
Careers and skills
This course will equip you for roles tackling environmental issues at a local, national or international level. You will also develop transferable skills that can be used outside the geography and environment sector. Find out more about careers and employability.
Career opportunities
- Environmental conservationist
- Graduate policy analyst
- Flood risk officer
- Graduate environmental consultant
- Environmental engineer
- Oil and gas analyst
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Courses included:
- Data Analysis for Environmental Research
- Ecological Principles for the Environment
- Environment, Development and Society
- Environment Field Project for Human Geography and Environment
- Global Geographies
- Qualitative Approaches to Social Science Research
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 87
Credits
480 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Environmental Sciences View 132 other Bachelors in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United KingdomExplore more key information
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We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 87
Other requirements
General requirements
A levels
- AAB including Geography
- Access to Higher Education Diploma
- 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher
BTEC National Extended Diploma
- DD in the BTEC National Diploma plus A level Geography or equivalent. If you are studying for the BTEC National Extended Diploma or a different combination of A levels and BTEC qualifications please contact us at ug-admissions@york.ac.uk for advice.
Cambridge Pre-U
- D3, D3, M2 including Geography
European Baccalaureate
- 80% overall including Geography
International Baccalaureate
- 35 points including 6 in Geography at Higher level
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International
26800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26800 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for York
646 - 1124 GBP /month
Living costs
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Funding
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