MGeog Human Geography
About this course
MGeog in Geography. Core topics include Programming, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Statistics, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, and Research Methods. The programme is a four-year integrated master's combining undergraduate and master's-level study. A Geography Dissertation in the final year requires students to carry out original research, and an Overseas Fieldwork module is available.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Exploring Critical Geographies
- Geographical Applications
- GIS and Remote Sensing
- Research Methods for the Life Sciences
- Social & Environmental Justice: A Field Perspective
- Sustainable Environments & Ecosystems
- The Earth System: Processes & Hazards
- Critical Development Studies
- Data Skills for the Environmental Sciences
- Geographical Research: Design and Practice
- Geographies of Crisis: Human Impacts on the Environment
- Geographies of Hope: Building Worlds Otherwise
- GIS Applications for Sustainable Landscapes
- Biogeography, Conservation and Planetary Health
- Hazards and Society: Field Based Enquiry
- SoG International Study Year
- Tracing Socio-environmental Change
- Climate Change: From Processes to Politics
- Geography Dissertation
- Global Processes, Global Margins
- Political Ecology
- Rethinking Nature and Society
- Advanced GIS: Planet to Pixels
- Environmental Management
- Overseas Fieldwork
- Placement (Level 3)
- Advanced Geographical Research Skills
- Advanced GIS: Planet to Pixels (M)
- Applied Research in Professional Practice
- MGeog Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MGeog Human Geography at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £30,000. The £28,000 median after fifteen months is £1,500 less than the UK median for Human geography.
What do graduates of MGeog Human Geography at University of Lincoln do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MGeog Human Geography at University of Lincoln?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MGeog Human Geography at University of Lincoln?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is MGeog Human Geography at University of Lincoln 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 MGeog Human Geography at University of Lincoln include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MGeog Human Geography at University of Lincoln?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.