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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L701

Human Geography

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£29,900Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Human Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about advancing human performance. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. While physical geographers look at the features and processes that make up our physical world, human geographers concern themselves with the ways in which humans interact with and are affected by our environment. Study Human Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London and you’ll explore topics including culture, economics and geopolitics, developing an advanced understanding of our relationship with the planet. This flexible programme lets you tailor your learning through a variety of optional modules, allowing you to choose your perfect balance between the twin disciplines of human ... International tuition fees are £29,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Cultural Geography and Identity
Economic Geography and Development
Geopolitics and International Relations
Urban Geography and Cities
Environmental Management and Sustainability
Research Methods in Human Geography
Globalisation and Social Change
Dissertation or Independent Project
UCAS Code:L701
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BBC

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

5,5,5 at Higher Level OR a minimum of 30 points overall.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.575.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£89,700

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Holloway, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£29,000£32,500
3 years£22,500£27,000£30,000
5 years£26,500£30,500£40,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH26-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Royal Holloway, University of London

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