Overview

You’ll draw on the experiences and research of expert leaders in the field – some have even helped recreate London life through the ages on BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are. You’ll think critically and creatively about the world we live in. Learn sought-after practical skills in qualitative and quantitative data analysis. And develop knowledge of a wide range of contemporary issues with our Human Geography with Year Abroad (Hons) programme at Queen Mary University of London.

Year abroad

Go global and study abroad as part of your degree – apply for our Human Geography BA with a Year Abroad. Queen Mary has links with universities in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia (partnerships vary for each degree programme).

Careers

Many of our Human Geography graduates use their subject knowledge directly in business analysis, marketing, town or transport planning or geographical information systems (GIS). Others take their transferable skills into other careers, from risk analysis to management consultancy. Recent graduates have been hired by:

Allianz
Delta Capita
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Novartis
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Savills
The Economist
Wellcome Trust

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cities and Regions in Transition

Geography in the World

Global Worlds

Ideas and Practice in Geography and Environmental Science

People and the Environment

Reinventing Britain

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

92

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 33 other Bachelors in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

92

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

71

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grades ABB at A-Level. Excludes General Studies.

International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 32 points overall, including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects.

Minimum five GCSE passes including English and Maths at grade C or 4.
We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 15 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26950 GBP / year

≈ 26950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Year abroad

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

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