BA (Hons) Geography

BA and BSc Geography students share a common first year, studying both human and physical geography alongside core geographical skills. You'll explore how people, places and environments interact, while building the research, analytical and fieldwork skills geographers use to understand global challenges. This shared foundation gives you the flexibility to discover where your interests lie before shaping your degree around them.

As you progress through the course, you'll have the freedom to tailor your studies to the areas of geography that inspire you most. While the BA places a stronger emphasis on human geography, you'll still have opportunities to explore physical geography, creating a degree that reflects your interests and future ambitions. Choose from a wide range of modules covering topics such as sustainability, climate change and cities, alongside opportunities to gain specialist expertise in areas such as Advanced GIS.

You can also broaden your horizons with a Placement Year or Study Abroad year, gaining valuable experience and new perspectives beyond the University. Alongside your academic studies, you'll have opportunities to build the professional skills employers value. Options include undertaking a consultancy project with an external organisation, gaining teaching experience in schools, and strengthening your GIS and data analysis capabilities.

These experiences help you graduate with both subject knowledge and practical skills that can set you apart in the job market. Fieldwork is at the heart of studying Geography at Hull, giving you the opportunity to apply your learning beyond the classroom. From local day trips to residential field courses, you'll explore geographical concepts in real-world settings while gaining valuable research and fieldwork experience.

Previous residential field trip destinations have included Málaga in Spain, Barcelona, Berlin, Rome, Hong Kong and Malawi¹. With all core field trips included in your course fees, you'll have the chance to make the most of these unforgettable experiences.