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MA Geography, Society and Environment

Heriot-Watt University

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Heriot-Watt University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Edinburgh Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

MA (Hons) Geography, Society and Environment will interest you if you want to specialise in human geography and related topics such as urban design, social policy and equity, sustainable cities, and sustainable development. Overall, this degree explores the ways in which people shape and are shaped by the places and environments in which they live.

Youll consider questions such as: How do cities change and how do the people involved shape those cities and neighbourhoods? How does the built environment shape our behaviour? What makes some places healthier or happier or more resilient?

Our industry links and cross-disciplinary learning style ensures our teaching is relevant in the real world, and youll experience what it is like to be a professional geographer working in practice. Throughout your studies, youll hear from guest practitioners from industry to gain insight into current approaches to solving challenges.

Youll be taught through courses relevant to 21st century global challenges on topics such as aging populations, social inequalities, nature-based solutions and sustainable development, and youll gain employability skills such as digital mapping through geographical information systems and collaborative group working.

In years one and two, youll cover a broad range of fundamental courses on human geography (social, economic, and urban), physical geography (earth systems, hydrology, and geomorphology), transferable and geography-specific skills and practical fieldwork. Youll specialise in human geography in the later years of the degree, studying cities, place and place making, and urban development.

You will develop field skills in surveying, mapping, and questionnaires, alongside important analytical and research skills. Through this cross-disciplinary, industry focussed, and problem-based degree, youll acquire the skills needed to work in multi-disciplinary teams and solve real-world problems. Youll become flexible and creative with the ability to apply your skills and knowledge to a range of careers.

Tuition fees

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£ 20,536per year

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University information

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH14 4AS, Scotland

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One of Scotland's most international universities. With five global campuses, you'll join over 27,000 students and an alumni network of 159,000 in 190 nations.
Global companies actively seek out Heriot-Watt graduates due to the nature of the university's research-informed education.
Opportunities to transfer seamlessly between campuses in Dubai, Malaysia and Scotland through the university's 'Go Global' scheme.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    68th out of 73 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    153 73%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.80 70%

    70th

    2

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