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UCAS CODE: L700

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

If you: have a keen interest in cultures and societies are curious about the relationship between politics and the environmentThen geography may be for you.


What is geography?

Understanding geography is very important in this day and age.Geography is the study of the way the world works.You can explore the physical processes of our planet, such as: volcanoes flooding climate changeYou can also address human issues such as: sustainability health social justiceYou can study geography in two ways: as a natural science through physical geography as a social science or humanities subject, through human geography


What will I learn?

Our Master of Arts (MA) Geography gives you the opportunity to specialise in human geography. It is key to understanding and resolving many of society's biggest problems.Human geographers study many different aspects of the modern world, including: public health deprivation urban justice indigenous struggles land rights migration mobility climate emergencyWe will learn about the relationships between people and their social, cultural, political, and economic worlds.You will also study aspects of physical geography. We believe it is important to understand the ways we live in the world, as well as our impact upon it.This degree is flexible. You will be able to build your degree around topics you are interested in.


An extraordinary reputation

We are one of the largest and most successful groupings of geographers, Earth and environmental scientists in the UK. Many of us are world experts in our field.Our staff will include the latest research in your teaching, and share our discoveries with you. We are 22nd in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024. We are ranked 19th in the world and 7th in the UK for geography in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023. Enjoy access to a world of experience with our research and industry networks. Get advice and guidance with our dedicated careers service.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 36,800per year

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

Entry requirements

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A level : ABB - A*AA

A*AA - ABB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. Applicants with Geography are preferred. GCSEs: Mathematics at C or 4 and English at C or 4.

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University information

University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    9th out of 73

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    184 87%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    13th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.88 72%

    69th

    35

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