Geography (Human), BSc (Hons)

Course summary

Explore the relationship between human societies and the environments they inhabit with our BSc Geography (Human) degree.On this three-year course, you'll study the dynamics and differences in cultures, political systems, economies and landscapes, and discover the links between them.Examine issues that are critical to our shared global future, including:

• climate change

• globalisation and international labour markets

• social deprivation

• water pollution.

You'll have the flexibility to decide where to focus your attention as your degree progresses, so you can adapt the course to suit your interests as they evolve.For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/geography-ug/bsc-human-geography

Modules

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Please check our website for more details about the course structure.Sample modules for this course include:

• Skills in Geography and Environmental Science

• Approaching Human Geography

• Living Together: Social and Cultural Geographies

• Environment and Development

• Climate Change and the Geography of Responsibility

• Deathscapes and Dark Tourism.

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.

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The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Please check our website for more details about the course structure. Sample modules for this course include:

• Skills in Geography and Environmental Science

• Approaching Human Geography

• Living Together: Social and Cultural Geographies

• Environment and Development

• Climate Change and the Geography of Responsibility

• Deathscapes and Dark Tourism.

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.