BA Human Geography
About this course
BA (Hons) in Human Geography is a geography degree examining human societies, cultural landscapes, urban dynamics, and global environmental relationships. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Social & Cultural Analysis. Field trips are included in the course structure, with costs covered by student fees. The first year introduces foundational themes through Exploring Human Geography, Principles of Physical Geography, Maps, Mapping and GIS, Quantitative Methods in Geography, Qualitative Methods in Geography, and Environmental Geography Concepts and Practice. The second year incorporates core training via Research Project and Geographers’ Professional Practice, alongside optional modules such as Society and Space, Culture and Landscape, Applied GIS, Perspectives on Cultural and Heritage Tourism, Geographical Thought, and Sustainability: Global Environmental Management. The final year centres on the independent Geography Dissertation, supported by optional modules including Urban Processes and Politics, Human Geographies of Nature, Advanced Human Geography Fieldwork, Geohumanities, and Social Justice in the Anthropocene.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language and Maths. Additional requirements: You do not need an A level in Geography to apply for this course. You will need to demonstrate an interest and enthusiasm for Geography in your personal statement.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Legal professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Exploring Human Geography
- Principles of Physical Geography
- Maps, Mapping and GIS
- Quantitative Methods in Geography
- Qualitative Methods in Geography
- Environmental Geography Concepts and Practice
- Society and Space
- Culture and Landscape
- Applied GIS
- Research Project
- Geographers’ Professional Practice
- Perspectives on Cultural and Heritage Tourism
- Geographical Thought
- Sustainability: Global Environmental Management
- Geography Dissertation
- Urban Processes and Politics
- Human Geographies of Nature
- Advanced Human Geography Fieldwork
- Geohumanities
- Social Justice in the Anthropocene
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Human Geography at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £29,000. The £23,500 median after fifteen months is £4,500 less than the UK median for Human geography.
What do graduates of BA Human Geography at York St John University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Human Geography at York St John University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Human Geography at York St John University?
The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
Is BA Human Geography at York St John University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.
Does BA Human Geography at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Human Geography at York St John University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.