Human Geography, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Our accredited BA Human Geography degree, endorsed by the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), examines geographical relationships between people, societies, cultures, economies, and the environment. It overlaps with sociology, anthropology, economics, and political science to explore human connections to places, spaces, and society. Ideal for students interested in human geography without in-depth physical geography, those seeking the latter should consider our BA Geography programme.At Swansea, enjoy a flexible pathway mixing human and physical modules, study abroad or industry placement opportunities, and strong fieldwork emphasis—including local trips to the Gower National Landscape and Welsh national parks, plus international courses in Europe, North America, and Asia. Our world-renowned department ranks top 100 globally for Geography (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024) and top 250 for Environmental Sciences (QS 2025). Year 3 features an industry placement to build employability. Graduates pursue roles as catchment scientists, ecologists, surveyors, housing officers, meteorologists, journalists, government advisors, and lecturers.