BA (Honours) Human Geography

at Sheffield Hallam University

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

 

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.

 

Year 1

 

Module	Credits
Approaches To Human Geography	20
Explorations In Urban Geography	20
Fieldwork And Professional Skills In Human Geography	20
Introduction To Regeneration And Planning	20
Key Concepts In Social Science	20

 

 

Module	Credits
Development And Sustainability	20
Foreign Language	20

 

 

Year 2

Module	Credits
Geographies Of Everyday Life	20
International Field Work	20
Professional Experience	20
Research Methods In Environmental, Geographical And Social Sciences	20

 

 

 

Module	Credits
Development, Power And Imperialism	20
Economic Geography	20
Foreign Language	20
Geographical Information Systems	20
Geography Of Radical Ecology	20
Outdoor Learning: Nature, Culture And Society	20
Sustainable Settlements	20

 

 

Year 3

Module
Placement

 

 

Final year

 

Module	Credits
Dissertation (Geography, Environment And Planning)	40
Globalisation, Democracy And Change	20

 

 

Module	Credits
Advanced Field Research	20
Advanced Gis	20
Development In Latin America	20
Foreign Language	20
People And The Natural Environment	20
Place, Memory And Meaning	20
Sustainable Regeneration Practice	20
Sustainable Urban Design	20
Transport Geography And Planning	20

UCAS points

• 112
• This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications, including at least 32 points in Geography or a related social science subject (such as Business Studies, Economics, History, Law, Politics, Sociology). For example:
• BBC at A Level including a relevant subject(s).
• DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject(s).
• A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.
• You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.

 

GCSE

• English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4
• Mathematics at grade C or 4

 

• Access course in a relevant subject from an Open College Network accredited course with 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2

 

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

 

We consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff. Applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience are also considered. We welcome applications from people of any age. Please contact us for further advice.

 

Meeting the qualifications on the entry criteria does not guarantee you a place. You should ensure that you submit a personal statement and reference as these are considered as part of the selection process. Guidelines on personal statements and references can be found on the UCAS website.

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/2024 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/2023 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

 

† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. 

 

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £15,860 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

This course prepares you for a career in

• teaching
• logistics and GIS
• local government
• environmental agencies
• non-governmental organisations
• finance and accountancy
• market research
• travel and retail