MSci Human Geography
About this course
MSci in Human Geography, a human geography degree focused on society, environmental challenges, and spatial analysis across global communities. Core topics include Statistics and Research Methods. The four-year integrated master's programme includes a substantial independent project and an advanced research project. The first year establishes core foundations through compulsory modules such as Our World, Sustainability Challenges and Solutions, Living Planet, and Data and Research Skills A. The second year advances practical capability through modules including Research Practice and Geographical Perspectives, alongside optional choices covering global development, environmental policy, and GIS. The third year centres on the Independent Project, complemented by optional studies in urban futures, migration, and environmental consultancy. The final year concludes with the MSci Research Project, supported by specialised options ranging from political ecology to climate change science.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 85%
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 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 35%
- London: 20%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 10%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- OUR WORLD
- SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
- LIVING PLANET
- DATA AND RESEARCH SKILLS A
- DATA AND RESEARCH SKILLS B
- GEOGRAPHIES OF AN UNEQUAL WORLD
- RESEARCH PRACTICE
- GEOGRAPHICAL PERSPECTIVES
- LATIN AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT
- PEOPLE, PLACE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
- GEOGRAPHIES OF GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT
- GIS SKILLS FOR PROJECT WORK
- ENERGY TRANSITIONS
- ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND POLICY MAKING
- SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA DEVELOPMENT
- ENVIRONMENTAL THINKING FOR SECOND YEARS
- GENDER AND GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT
- EARTH'S CRITICAL ZONE
- CLIMATE CHANGE: SCIENCE AND POLICY
- THE ORIGINS OF THE ENGLISH LANDSCAPE 4000BC TO 1066AD
- VOLCANOES AND EARTHQUAKES
- METEOROLOGY
- POPULATION ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
- GEOMORPHIC SYSTEMS
- INDEPENDENT PROJECT
- ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
- ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
- CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT
- CRITICAL VEGAN STUDIES
- MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- ENERGY AND PEOPLE
- JUST TRANSFORMATIONS TO SUSTAINABILITY
- HAZARDS AND SOCIETY
- WARS AND HUMANITARIAN CRISES
- WE'RE HERE, WE'RE QUEER: GLOBAL SEXUALITIES AND CONTEMPORARY QUEER CULTURES
- URBAN FUTURES
- PRINCIPLES IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
- BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND HUMAN SOCIETY
- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANCY
- HUMAN GEOGRAPHY IN THE ANTHROPOCENE
- PEOPLE, PLACE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
- GEOGRAPHIES OF GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT
- GIS SKILLS FOR PROJECT WORK
- ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND POLICY MAKING
- THE ORIGINS OF THE ENGLISH LANDSCAPE 4000BC TO 1066AD
- MSCI RESEARCH PROJECT
- THEORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
- MANAGING SUSTAINABILITY THEORY AND PRACTICE
- DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT
- GIS FOR MANAGING ECOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
- SCIENCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE
- SUSTAINABILITY, SCIENCE AND SOCIETY
- SUSTAINABILITY, SCIENCE AND SOCIETY IN PRACTICE
- ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
- NEGOTIATING SUSTAINABILITY
- GENDER DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
- CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT
- HAZARDS AND SOCIETY
- PATHWAYS TO NET ZERO
- STATISTICS AND MODELLING FOR SCIENTISTS USING R
- POLITICAL ECOLOGY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE GOVERNANCE
- MARINE SCIENCES FIELDCOURSE
- ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EFFECTIVENESS
- GEOSCIENCES FIELDCOURSE: GREECE
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Human Geography at University of East Anglia earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £40,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of MSci Human Geography at University of East Anglia do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Human Geography at University of East Anglia?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Human Geography at University of East Anglia?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is MSci Human Geography at University of East Anglia 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 MSci Human Geography at University of East Anglia?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.