Human Geography University of Leicester

Overview

This Human Geography BA degree offered by the University of Leicester is perfect for you if you want to focus exclusively on the social science elements of geography. It allows you to study human, digital and environmental geographies alongside Sociology, Politics and International Relations, and Modern Languages.

By doing so you will explore pressing contemporary geographical questions like migration, environmental governance, sustainability, and to also consider them from a wider interdisciplinary social science perspective.

Throughout your degree, there will be an emphasis on critical thinking and the development of a suite of quantitative and qualitative research skills. 

We encourage and train our students to be both critical and creative in their research approaches and methods. 

We use innovative teaching and assessment methods and encourage our students to reflect upon the role Human Geographers play in the modern world.

Careers and employability

• Geography and Environmental Scientists are highly competitive in the job market as their degrees furnish them with a range of highly sought-after skills. 

• As well as studying topics that consider all of the major global challenges of the 21st century, our graduates are equipped with a range of subject specific and transferable skills (e.g. teamwork, communication, resilience, planning, problem solving).

Key statistics

• 97% of graduates in work or further study after 15 months

• Average salary 10 years after graduation is £40,100

• Recent employers include: Environment Agency, Yorkshire Water, Aon, National Library of Scotland, KPMG, NHS, Cabinet Office, Department of Work and Pensions, HSBC