Human Geography with a Year Abroad

Receive an education that is at the forefront of addressing key social, cultural and environmental challenges and be empowered to make a significant difference in the world with BA Human Geography at Swansea University.

Our programme will provide you with a broad understanding of geography, including the geographical relationships between people, societies, cultures, and the environment. You will explore topics such as cultural, economic and political geography, urban and rural geographies, tourism, world cities, migration and the effect of climate change on communities.

BA Human Geography at Swansea combines strong theoretical foundations with meaningful real-world experience. You will learn across a variety of settings, from classroom and laboratory work to hands-on field study.

At Swansea University, you can design your BA Human Geography experience to suit your interests. As you progress through our course, you will discover opportunities to specialise in social or environmental science, prepare for future careers and work towards addressing global challenges, spanning war and inequality to wildfires and plastic pollution.

Our course focuses on understanding all aspects of the planet and beyond. You will explore the relationship between people, societies, cultures, economies and the environment. With this expansive understanding, you will work to address contemporary global challenges, with a strong connection to the UN Sustainability Goals and the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act.

You will experience fieldwork that is integral to your understanding and will allow you to apply theory to action. Studying BA Human Geography at Swansea means you can take advantage of our spectacular location, and can experience field trips to tourist points of interest, such as Swansea City Centre and the historical Haford Morfa Copperworks site, the Gower Peninsula, Y Bannau Brycheiniog and Pembrokeshire. As you progress through your studies, you can also participate in residential fieldwork internationally, including Germany, Iceland and Canada.

Our BA Human Geography provides an education that offers subject specific knowledge and skills training that is relevant to a range of geographical employment opportunities, including Geographical Information Systems training with an emphasis on green energy technologies. You will also develop essential skills in project development, communication and teamwork, and build experience in working in varied environments through your field work.

You will experience a variety of assessment methods, from traditional essays and examinations to real-world applicable assessments, such as stakeholder analyses, podcasts, and creative assessments. You will be guided through your studies by a supportive and passionate academic team whose experience and knowledge will enrich your student experience.

This programme includes opportunities to undertake a Year Abroad, enhancing your learning and offering invaluable life experience.

Kickstart a bright future at Swansea University.

With around 300,000 residents, Swansea isn’t the biggest city this side of the Severn, but she’s got a big personality with a cost of living that’s refreshingly affordable compared to most other UK cities. Whether you like to explore the outdoors, take in a bit of culture, or anything in between, Swansea has something for everyone.

As a student at Swansea University, you'll benefit from a friendly, inclusive community and opportunities to gain skills that last a lifetime. Alongside first-class resources that include a mock court room, indoor athletics centre & virtual reality lab, you'll learn from leading academics, in a supportive and nurturing environment.

With 120 societies, 50 sports clubs and 12 months of must-see events, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy between lectures.

Whoever you are and whoever you want to be, you'll find yourself right at home in Swansea.