Human Geography Aberystwyth University

Overview

The Human Geography programme at Aberystwyth University offers a comprehensive exploration of the processes that shape modern society and the environments we inhabit. Students engage with a curriculum that balances theoretical understanding with practical application, benefiting from the university's location between the Cambrian Mountains and Cardigan Bay. This degree provides the analytical tools necessary to understand place, identity, and global change in a rapidly shifting world.

Why Human Geography at Aberystwyth University?

The programme is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), ensuring a high standard of professional training and academic rigour. Students join a dynamic community with access to state-of-the-art teaching facilities and fully stocked laboratories equipped with advanced analytical instruments like mass spectrometers. The department is renowned for its extensive fieldwork opportunities, with recent excursions spanning locations such as New York, New Zealand, Ireland, and Crete. Additionally, the university offers annual travel awards of up to £400 to support independent student research and adventures.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 19190 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to build foundational knowledge before moving into specialised geographical research. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Living in a Dangerous World
• Place and Identity
• Researching the World
• The City & the Country
• Earth Surface Environments
• Key Concepts in Sociology

Year 2

• Sustainable Society
• Placing Culture
• Placing Politics
• Practising Human Geography
• Research Design and Fieldwork Skills
• Genders and Sexualities

Year 3

• Dissertation
• Everyday Social Worlds
• Memory Cultures
• Nation, Society, & Space
• Urban Risk and Environmental Resilience

Careers with Human Geography

Graduates from this programme are highly adaptable, possessing a suite of transferable skills in problem-solving, data analysis, and communication. Many alumni secure professional roles as environmental consultants, urban planners, and civil servants. The degree also prepares students for successful careers in surveying, education, and regional development. By embedding employability into the curriculum, the university ensures graduates are prepared for the demands of the global economy and diverse industrial sectors.