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Undergraduate

Discover the social, economic and political forces shaping the world. And apply your knowledge on visits to places like Barcelona, Berlin, Rome, Hong Kong and Malawi.

Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society, our degree focuses on topics within social science and humanities. Like sustainability and development, cities and globalisation, and people culture and space.

As a human geographer, you’ll study how society responds to environmental issues. You’ll discover a whole range of different possibilities and perspectives. And you'll understand how they compete with each other.

This course is accredited by

Royal Geographical Society with IBG Accredited

About this course

Geography explores the dynamic, complex and related physical and human processes that make the world work. At Hull, you study the key theoretical ideas and practical approaches. We specialise in tackling the major issues: from globalisation and sustainability, to climate change and geohazards.

In your first year, you get a solid grounding in both human and physical geography. You also learn geographical skills. In your second and third years, you can continue to do both human and physical geography, or choose to focus on human geography.

Throughout your course, you have many opportunities to join field trips. In your second year, you get the chance to do a residential field trip abroad. Recent locations include Barcelona, Berlin, Rome, Hong Kong and Malawi. In your third year, there’s the option to join the physical geography advanced field trip to Iceland. And the best bit is, the cost of all core field trips is covered by your course fees.

We also offer modules designed to help you develop professional skills. You can choose to do a consultancy project with an external company. Or go into schools to learn about teaching. Or develop your geospatial and modelling skills with GIS.

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Module options

Each year, you’ll study modules worth a certain number of credits, and you need 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits – so you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules, such as a dissertation, are worth more. In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120. Some modules are compulsory, some are optional, so you can build a course that’s right for you.

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  • Human Geography: Worlds of Connection and Difference

    This module will introduce you to key perspectives in contemporary human geography. It uses the themes of difference and connection to explore a wide range of case studies. 

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Planet Earth

    Develop an understanding of the Earth as a planet – the atmosphere and oceans working together to create global patterns of climate and ocean circulation; plate tectonics and the movement of continents; living systems evolving over time and forming the global biosphere; and the surface processes of accumulation and erosion shaping the landscapes around us. The module will help you to see how ideas in physical geography can be used to understand patterns observed in the natural environment at a global and continental scale.

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Exploring Worlds Around Us

    You’ll find out about many different ways of studying the world around us by exploring a specific field trip location.

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Landscapes of the World

    This module introduces you to different landforms and landscapes found across the globe: from mountains and glaciers to rainforests, coastal and marine environments and deserts.

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Interpreting Environments

    This module introduces you to some key tools we use to interpret the environments around us, such as computer mapping and data analysis. 

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Development and Change

    Our changing world faces many challenges, especially in developing countries. Learn how geographers approach development, inequality, sustainability and governance.

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Frontiers in Human Geography

    In this module, you'll learn how to design a dissertation research proposal in order to carry out independent research on a human geographical problem. 

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Geographical Information Systems

    Develop your understanding of the principles and processes behind GIS, the nature and use of spatial data and the application of GIS on this practical module.

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Cities and Globalisation

    Using real examples of cities from around the world, you'll examine urban development patterns and processes in an era of rapid globalisation. 

    optional

    20 credits

Our facilities

This is the flume, a device for studying the bodies of water that dominate our planet. It's a 10-metre long tank that can simulate a river, a slice of coastline or a cross-section of sea.

Our academics

Teaching on our geography degrees is research-led, skills-based and geared towards employability.

Our recognised experts introduce you to the cutting-edge of emerging geographical arguments. And they give you the freedom to follow your own research interests for your final-year dissertation.

Dr Devine Asafo

Dr Divine Asafo

Lecturer in Human Geography

Dr David Milan

Dr David Milan

Reader in River Science

Entry Requirements

Fees & Funding

How much is it?

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Future prospects

You’ll have the knowledge to help tackle the planet’s biggest issues. To look at places with an expert and critical eye. And you'll gain a range of transferable skills. Add all these together, and you’ll be highly employable.

Many students pursue careers in the environment sector. Their roles include environmental consultant, conservation officer, hydrographer, flood risk modeller, and GIS technician. Others go on to work in town planning or as teachers. Some even enter the worlds of marketing, banking and accountancy. You’ll find them working in places like Siemens, Burberry, Lincolnshire County Council, the Met Office, American Express, the British Army, the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, and KPMG.

Become part of the next generation of futuremakers

Like what you've seen? Then it's time to apply.

The standard way is to apply through UCAS. This will give you the chance to showcase your skills qualities and passion for the subject, as well as providing us with your academic qualifications.

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All core field trips are included in the cost of your tuition. Extra fees may be payable for optional trips. Destinations listed above are currently included in our list of field trip opportunities, but may be subject to change.

All modules on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.