Geography, BA (Hons), with industry placement

This BA Geography degree with a Placement Year at UEA explores the human impacts of a changing world, including climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Students examine pressing global issues such as resource management, urban development, health, migration, and poverty, with a focus on human geography alongside physical aspects. Guided by world-leading researchers, the program includes flexible module choices, group projects, and fieldwork in locations like Devon, the Lake District, and Spain, fostering skills in critical thinking, data analysis, and policy writing.Real-world learning is central, with hands-on experiences in classrooms, field courses, and collaborations with organizations. In the first year, students address key environmental and sustainability challenges; later years offer specializations in areas like energy and society, political geography, and cultural studies. A third-year placement enhances employability, preparing graduates for roles in private and public sectors where interdisciplinary skills address real-world problems, as exemplified by alumni like Nikil, now a Policy Officer at DEFRA. Course details may change; verify on www.uea.ac.uk.