BA (Hons) Human Geography (Study Abroad)

The Human Geography (Study Abroad) BA Hons course at Lancaster University is a comprehensive programme that equips students with the knowledge and skills to analyse the world's most urgent challenges such as global inequality, climate change, housing and health. The course takes a global perspective and includes a third year of studies abroad. Course Content: On this course, students acquire geographical knowledge and skills, specializing in human geography. In the first year, common modules unite human geographers and help develop the techniques used in their study. Introductory modules in human geography are coupled with environmental processes and change. The second year helps students develop their understanding and creates a foundation for specialization in the third year. The final year includes a dissertation in a human geography topic of a student's choice.Key Modules: The programme offers key modules, including 'Geographies of Political Economy', 'Urban Geographies', 'Development Geography: Poverty, Power and Progress', 'Geographical Skills in the Field', and 'Geographical Research Methods'. Accreditations: The course is accredited by The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers).Future Careers: The broad perspective gained in this Geography course prepares students for a diverse array of careers. Graduates go on to work in environmental work, the charity sector, local and national government, planning, research roles, teaching, commercial and industrial sectors, and more. A degree in geography can also be a starting point for postgraduate study or professional qualifications.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.