Human Geography, BA (Hons), with study abroad

Our accredited BA Human Geography degree, endorsed by the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), focuses on social sciences to explore geographical relationships between people, societies, cultures, economies, and the environment. It overlaps with sociology, anthropology, economics, and political science to understand 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. In Year 3, study abroad at partner institutions is available.Swansea's programme offers a flexible path with human and physical modules, year abroad or industry placement, extensive fieldwork using the nearby Gower National Landscape and Welsh 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), with strong employability. Graduates pursue roles as catchment scientists, ecologists, surveyors, housing officers, meteorologists, journalists, advisors, and lecturers.