Geography BA at Royal Holloway, University of London

Understand the connections between society, environment, and space. BA Geography is for curious thinkers who want to tackle real-world challenges, from climate change to global inequality. You’ll study both human and physical geography, learning through topics like sustainability, urban change, environmental justice, and global development.

Department: Geography  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: The Dynamic Planet: Introduction to Physical Geography, Introduction to Human Geography, Global Environmental Crises, Living Planet: Global Biodiversity and Sustainability Challenges, Geographical Techniques and others; Year 2: Geographical Techniques 2, Geographical Field Training 2, GIS and Geospatial Data Analysis, Contested Geographies; Year 3. You will take one of the following:: Dissertation, Independent Placement-Linked Dissertation. Optional modules: Year 2: Environmental Systems: Processes and Sustainability, Earth Surface Processes and Hazards, Environmental Change, Biogeography, Political Geography and others; Year 3: Coast and Estuarine Management, Global Warming, Wetland Environments: Process and Policy, Managing River Environments, Glacial Environments and others.

Career pathways

Study Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London and you’ll graduate with excellent employability prospects in a range of different sectors. The Department maintains excellent industry links, giving students the opportunity to take part in graduate placements in a variety of fields.

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