Human Geography (Hons) Leeds Beckett University

Overview

Explore the rapidly changing world around you on this contemporary and dynamic course. You’ll study important topics such as migration, identity, sustainability, social injustice, cities and globalisation.

As part of your Human Geography (Hons) course Leeds Beckett University , you’ll:

• Undertake local and international fieldwork

• Go on a human geography related work placement 

• Conduct a major piece of research for your dissertation 

• Challenge your existing views and gain sought-after skills and new ways of thinking

• Get involved in live research projects and community consultations

Why study Human Geography at Leeds Beckett University...

• Field trips that will help you gain an understanding of real-world issues and develop competence in practical research 

• A work placement module that will hone your personal, professional and employability skills

• A personal tutorial programme to look after your academic and pastoral needs

• A collaborative approach to learning

Career opportunities:

The skills and knowledge you will acquire during your course, including highly marketable research and analysis skills and other transferable communication, presentation, teamworking and self-management skills, as well as those specifically related to human geography, will equip you for a career in a wide range of fields. These include the environmental sector, research consultancy, management, property development, housing, finance, international development and many others. Like many of the graduates, you could also go on to postgraduate study or train to be a teacher.

• Sustainability officer

• Town planning and property management

• Market Research

• Teaching 

• Local government transport planner

• Housing officer