BSc (Hons) Human Geography

The Human Geography course offered at Queen Mary University of London is a full-time, three-year bachelor degree program that equips students with an understanding of human geography concerning political, economic, and social systems. The course takes a global approach, with a strong emphasis on urban environments and the metropolis of London, with unique opportunities for learning through field trips.Course Content: The course incorporates various themes, such as urban development and policy, geopolitics and power, global migration and settlement, and social justice and the city. The curriculum encourages active learning with a blend of lectures, seminars, and teamwork. In the final year, students will carry out a guided research project in a field of interest.Key Modules: The key modules include Understanding Human Geography, Cities: Economies and Ecologies, Geographical Research Skills, Global Literacies and the Geographical Imagination, and a Human Geography Research Dissertation.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers).Future Careers: Graduates of this program have gone on to careers in diverse fields, such as urban planning, transport planning, environmental consultancy, teaching, journalism, and the civil service. The course also provides a solid foundation for further academic study at the postgraduate level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.