BA Human Geography
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
BA in Geography, combining human and physical geography perspectives. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Design & Creative Practice, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Field research takes place in locations such as Cyprus, Malawi, New York, Sicily, and Spain during the first two years. A 10,000-word dissertation is completed in the final year, with an optional placement-linked route available.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB (Required subjects: We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C)) IB: 5,5,5 at Higher level or 30 points overall.
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What students say
Based on about 5 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 30%
- Working and studying: 50%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 235 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 27%
- South East: 38%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
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
- The Dynamic Planet: Introduction to Physical Geography
- Introduction to Human Geography
- Global Environmental Crises
- Living Planet: Global Biodiversity and Sustainability Challenges
- Geographical Techniques
- Human Geography Research Techniques
- Becoming a Geographer
- Geographical Research and Field Training 1
- Academic Integrity
- Geographical Techniques 2
- Geographical Field Training 2
- GIS and Geospatial Data Analysis
- Contested Geographies
- Political Geography
- Cities: Economies and Ecologies
- Cultural Geographies of the Modern World
- Perspectives on Development
- Earth Surface Processes and Hazards
- Environmental Change
- Biogeography
- Society and Space: Politics, Identity and Justice
- Dissertation
- Independent Placement-Linked Dissertation
- Regeneration and Urban Policy
- Geography of Commodities
- Post-Capitalist Cities
- Geopolitics of Media and Communications
- Exploration, Science and Making of Geography
- Geography, Museums and Collections
- Creative Geographies
- Gender & Development
- Cities and Development in the Global South
- Mobilities
- Challenging Development? Disasters, Conflict and Human (in)Security
- Critical GIS
- Atmosphere: Art, Science, Politics
- Coast and Estuarine Management
- Global Warming
- Wetland Environments: Process and Policy
- Managing River Environments
- Glacial Environments
- Digital Landscapes
- Arid Africa
- Mammals in a Changing World
- Volcanoes
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Human Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £40,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Human geography.
What do graduates of BA Human Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
90% 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 Royal Holloway, University of London?
88% 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 Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BA Human Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London 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 Royal Holloway, University of London 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 Royal Holloway, University of London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.