BA Human Geography
About this course
BA (Hons) in Geography, focused solely on human geography. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Historical Research, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Assessment is entirely coursework-based, and the degree includes fieldwork electives in locations such as South Africa, Canada, Venice and Geneva. Students complete a final-year Human Geography dissertation.
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Entry requirements
96 – 120 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level CCC-BBB BTEC MMM-DDM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 96 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 65%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Geographical Research & Fieldwork
- Living in a Globalised World
- Data Handling and Presentation
- Practical Human Geography
- Sustainable Futures
- Geographical Enquiry
- Threats to Civilisation
- Fieldwork Elective: Human Geography
- Internship
- Geographic Information Systems
- Population Dynamics
- Global Health
- Conflict & Peacebuilding
- Crimes against Humanity
- Division, Difference and Inequalities
- Human Geography Dissertation
- Geopolitics of Global Environmental Change
- Professional Experience
- Field Placement
- Advanced Geographic Information Systems
- Migration Challenges
- Global Ageing
- Humanitarian Intervention & Disaster Relief
- People, Power & Social Change
- Identity, Injustice & Intersectionality
- Global and Organised Crime
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Human Geography at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £34,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Human geography.
What do graduates of BA Human Geography at University of Gloucestershire do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Human Geography at University of Gloucestershire?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Human Geography at University of Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Is BA Human Geography at University of Gloucestershire 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.
How many students continue on BA Human Geography at University of Gloucestershire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.