Sociology and Human Geography Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Sociology and Human Geography programme from Liverpool Hope University programme from Liverpool Hope University investigates human-environment relationships offering you the chance to develop an integrated, enriched understanding of what is taking place on our planet particularly through, for example, the lens of tourism, exploring urban environments, small island settings or applied aspects of natural hazard management. In addition to specialising in human geographical dimensions, you will look at a wide range of different geographical topics and learn a broad range of skills. The overarching aim of our Human Geography degree is to provide students with opportunities to contribute to an environmentally sustainable and socially conscious future.

Liverpool is a particularly great place to study Human Geography, being an excellent case study of economic, environmental and social regeneration, and having surroundings that include rural and coastal settings.

Career opportunities:

A degree in Human Geography can open the door to a wide range of careers including working within local government departments or agencies responsible for transport and tourism, housing, environmental services and recycling, sustainability, regeneration and economic development. Other possibilities include town planning, travel and tourism, teaching, aspects of environmental protection, international development, market research and housing association management. With the increasing demands of UK legislation and global environmental policy, there are growing employment opportunities in environmental consultancy.

You will also have the skills required to go on to further study at Masters and/or Doctorate levels.