BA Geography
About this course
BA in Geography BA, a geography degree centred on human geography, spatial processes, and environmental challenges. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Design & Creative Practice. The course spans three years and culminates in an independent dissertation project. The first year covers foundational principles through compulsory modules such as Exploring Human Geographies, Critical Inquiry, Global Challenges, Human Geography in the Field, and Maps and Stats, alongside optional choices in physical geography and environmental science. The second year advances methodologies through Sustainable Development and Global Justice, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis, Social Justice and Environmental Challenges, and Human Geography Research Design and Fieldwork, with optional modules exploring urban analytics, climate systems, and cultural geography. The final year centres on the compulsory Dissertation, supported by a broad range of optional modules addressing topics such as environmental justice, decolonising geographies, urban exploration, and climate change.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB IB: 34; 33, with B in the extended essay
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BA Geography (L700) at the University of Sheffield for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 16%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 31%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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
- Exploring Human Geographies
- Critical Inquiry
- Global Challenges
- Human Geography in the Field
- Maps and Stats
- Earth, Wind, Ice and Fire
- Environment in Action
- Sustainable Development and Global Justice
- Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
- Social Justice and Environmental Challenges
- Human Geography Research Design and Fieldwork
- Culture, Space and Difference
- Understanding the Climate System
- Housing and Home
- Urban Analytics
- Territory, Power and Policy
- Urban Theory
- Cities, Violence and Security
- Unlocking Past Environmental Changes
- Dissertation
- Environmental Justice at a Time of Crisis
- Professional Skills for Geographers
- Decolonising Geographies
- Urban Exploration
- Contesting Development
- The Changing Climate System
- Urban Infrastructures and Place-Making
- Shaping Future Cities
- Creative Geographies
- Democracy and Citizenship
- Planning, Policy and Housing Challenges
- Living with our changing Coasts
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Geography at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £44,000. The £34,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Human geography.
What do graduates of BA Geography at University of Sheffield 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 Geography at University of Sheffield?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Geography at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Is BA Geography at University of Sheffield 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 Geography at University of Sheffield 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 Geography at University of Sheffield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.