Course summary

• Gain knowledge in all key areas of geography or specialise in your own area of interest.
• Apply your knowledge to real-world problems from a geographical viewpoint.
• Develop your practical skills through laboratory and outdoor fieldwork.
• Study and work abroad, gaining real-life experience in an international setting - with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.

You’ll develop an advanced understanding of human, physical and environmental geography. You’ll graduate from a course that’s accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management and the Royal Geographic Society.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

The course combines both the academic and vocational aspects of geography, preparing you for an exciting career in this ever-changing field. Learning through first-hand experiences is a key element of our teaching approach – you’ll be able to apply your knowledge to real-life projects. Learning and assessments are based on real challenges, locations, or organisations to demonstrate how theory relates to professional practice.

You learn through

• fieldwork
• work placements
• laboratory classes
• IT sessions
• lectures and seminars
• tutorials and workshops
• field trips

You may also have the opportunity to study a foreign language and study and work abroad, with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.

Course leaders and tutors

Andrew Jobling

Senior Lecturer In Human Geography

Andrew completed his PhD at the University of Liverpool (on agrarian change in Peru). He went on to pursue his academic career at the University of Newcastle (Depart … Read more

Andrew Jones

Senior Lecturer in Geography and Undergraduate Course Leader

Andrew is Senior Lecturer in GIS and Geography and is the course leader for MSc Geographical information Systems.

Applied learning

Work placements

You can experience real-world projects by undertaking a year-long work placement between your second and final years. Here you’ll work with private companies, government bodies or voluntary organisations on their latest ventures. By doing so you’ll not only gain commercial skills – you’ll also build a valuable professional network. 

You can study abroad at one of our partner universities for half of your work placement year. We have international study exchange agreements in countries including Australia, Canada, Finland, Italy and Norway. Many of our European partner institutions teach in English, but to support your international placement or future international aspirations, you can study a foreign language too.

Field trips

Fieldwork puts learning into context and provides some of the richest experiences on the course. As well as our onsite facilities, we use Sheffield’s city centre and the stunning Peak District National Park as a base for learning. We also have residential field trips to outstanding locations in Snowdonia, New York, Amsterdam, Spain and Iceland.

Networking opportunities

Get involved with our highly active student Geography Society. Together you can organise and enjoy social and academic events – as well as experiencing a programme of inspirational speakers, many who are leaders in their fields. Beyond the award students have the opportunity to engage with volunteering, accrediting bodies, research projects, and guest speakers further enabling application of course knowledge and skill sets in a real-world context.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• environmental and ecological consultancies
• water, energy and other utility companies
• geographical information systems (GIS)
• local and national government
• international organisations
• logistics
• education
• planning and housing
• further study and research

Accreditation

This geography degree is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management.

Where will I study?

You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

City Campus

City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.

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Location

Howard Street
Sheffield
S1 1WB

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Entry requirements

Modules

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.

Fees and funding

Additional course costs

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