BA (Hons) Geography with Global Development at University of East Anglia

The world is more interconnected than ever before, and is facing urgent global challenges such as food insecurity, conflict, social justice and the environmental crises. Now, more than ever, there’s a need for geographers with a truly global perspective. UEA’s BA Geography and Global Development prepares you to think globally and work towards a just and sustainable future.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Global Development  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; 4 years full-time with year abroad  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available) (year abroad available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The core modules of your first year will provide you with a strong foundation in the key principles of human geography and key earth processes, and you’ll learn to apply this knowledge to contemporary global development challenges. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Perspectives on Global Development, Who Runs the World? From States and Firms to Ngos and Social Movements, Our World, Geographies of an Unequal World. Year 2: Becoming a Social Science Researcher, Geographies of Global Development, Dev Field Course. Year 3: Decolonial Knowledge Production.

Career pathways

With a BA in Geography and Global Development, you could launch a career in: Environmental work: Advise private and public sectors on the best approaches to sustainability Local government: Engage in programme design and delivery for the benefit of communities Planning: Use spatial data and planning theory to design neighborhoods and cities Finance: Generate models to assess risk and manage portfolios Education: Develop content and teach at the primary or secondary levels in geography or related subjects

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