University of Southampton

Human Geography (BA)

University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton

Course overview

Learn how people, places and societies shape one another in this BA Human Geography degree. You’ll explore how social, cultural and economic influences affect how people live and work across the world, with a clear understanding of development, identity and difference. On this 3 year course you’ll learn how geographers explain patterns of change in communities and across regions, then apply this knowledge through research, field experience and project work.

You'll explore human geography topics like: inequality migration labour markets economic development globalisation health and wellbeing social justice You’ll be taught by researchers from a top UK geography department, whose work influences global debates on sustainability, health and wellbeing, urbanisation, AI, migration and politics. Their expertise will give you valuable insight into how geography shapes the world. Your learning will combine theory with hands-on exploration of real places and communities.

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Key highlights

  • Explore inequality, migration, labour markets, globalisation and social justice
  • Taught by researchers influencing global debates on sustainability and migration
  • Apply knowledge through research, field experience and project work
  • Hands-on exploration of real places and communities
  • Study health and wellbeing, economic development, identity and difference

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — ABB If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, your offer will be
  • BTEC: DDD — BTEC Extended Diploma; BTEC Extended Diploma; must be in a relevant subject area
  • BTEC: DD — BTEC Diploma; combined with A levels
  • A-level: AB — subjects

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000

  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Urban planner
  • Policy officer
  • Research analyst
  • Community development officer
  • Local government officer
  • Charity programme officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £31,000 per year

Admission

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