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Human Geography and Environment BA (Hons)

University of York

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our BA Human Geography and Environment degree builds the skills, knowledge, and capacities for understanding and developing solutions for important social and environmental challenges.

The course is developed through insights from human geography and environmental studies to explore the complex relationships between people, places, and environments. It explores challenges and solutions to modern problems, such as:

  • inequalities in global development
  • how to achieve inclusive and sustainable change
  • creating sustainable food and transport systems
  • the challenges of moving to sustainable consumption

Teaching and assessment

You’ll study and learn with academics who are active researchers, experts in their field and have a passion for their subjects. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.

Careers and skills

This course will equip you for roles tackling environmental issues at a local, national or international level. You will also develop transferable skills that can be used outside the geography and environment sector.

Career opportunities

  • Environmental conservationist
  • Graduate policy analyst
  • Flood risk officer
  • Graduate environmental consultant
  • Environmental engineer
  • Energy analyst

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 28,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of York, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

Gold-standard teaching (TEF 2023), delivered by renowned researchers who use real-world expertise to equip students for a global workplace.
In the UK top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Home to over 20,000 students from 150+ countries, creating a diverse, inclusive community and a lifelong global network enabled by York for Life programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    15th out of 73 15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    144 68%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    23rd

    17
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.95 79%

    42nd

    3

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