BA Human Geography,
About this course
BA Human Geography, an undergraduate degree examining social, cultural, and environmental interactions across global societies. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The course combines classroom study with laboratory and practical field experiences. The first year covers core geographical perspectives through modules such as Geographical Imaginations, Field Methods - Human Geography, and Globalized World. The second year focuses on analytical techniques with Geographical Methods and Data Analysis (Human Geography). Optional modules across the degree span specialized areas such as Migration Theory, World Cities, Global Environmental Politics, and Cities, alongside a final-year Dissertation Report: Geography.
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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: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
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: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 13%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Geographical Imaginations
- Field Methods - Human Geography
- Globalized World
- Geographical skills
- Sgiliau Daearyddol
- Sustainability and the Climate Emergency
- Cynaliadwyedd a'r Argyfwng Hinsawdd
- Natural Hazards and Society
- Peryglon Naturiol a Chymdeithas
- Geographical Methods and Data Analysis (Human Geography)
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
- Cyflwyniad i Systemau Gwybodaeth Ddaearyddol
- Advancing Academic Research
- Hyrwyddo Ymchwil Academaidd
- Geographical Fieldwork skills : Iceland
- Sgiliau Gwaith Maes Daearyddol: Gwlad yr Iâ
- Geographical Fieldwork Skills: Isles of Scilly
- Geographical Fieldwork skills: Vancouver
- Cities
- Cultural Geographies on the Move: from Tourism to Alternative Lifestyles
- Dissertation Report: Geography
- Adroddiad Traethawd Estynedig: Daearyddiaeth
- Migration Theory
- Creative Geographies
- Science Communication with Placement
- Cyfathrebu Gwyddoniaeth a Lleoliad Gwaith
- Violent Geographies
- World Cities
- Global Environmental Politics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Human Geography, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £36,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Human geography.
What do graduates of BA Human Geography, at Swansea University 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 Swansea University?
75% 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 Swansea University?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Human Geography, at Swansea University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.