BSc (Hons.) Human Geography

The Human Geography course at the University of Kent is designed to foster an in-depth understanding of the how and why of human behavior in specific places and cultures, focusing on geographical, social, and environmental aspects. This Single Honours programme incorporates varied methodologies and presents several opportunities for fieldwork in varied locations across the UK and Europe.Course Content: The course offers a comprehensive study of human geography, with focus on diverse themes like migration, identity, town planning, social justice, and environmental management. Students are trained to solve real-world problems, deal with uncertainty, change, conflict, and to manage resources. The programme comprises a mix of academic learning and fieldwork to provide a practical context to theoretical knowledge. Students are free to specialize their studies according to their individual interests and career goals, including opportunities for optional modules that deal with quintessential geographical issues. Key Modules: Some of the key modules in the course include 'Becoming a Geographer', 'Introduction to Human Geography', 'Global Environments', 'Geographical Skills and Methods', 'Making Space', 'Exploring and Explaining the Globe', 'Quantitative Human Geography', and more. Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (RGS), ensuring that the standard of teaching and learning is professionally recognized.Future Careers: After successfully completing this course, students are equipped to move into careers in international development, community development, environmental consultancy, housing, transport planning, tourism, market research, teaching, and more. The course also prepares students for further study at the Master’s or PhD level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.