Geography

Explore the relationship between people and the planet with our human geography degree. You'll learn how to address key global challenges such as climate change, poverty and inequality, geopolitical uncertainty, urbanisation and food insecurity.

Explore the relationship between people and the planet and learn how to address key global challenges, including climate change, poverty and inequality, geopolitical uncertainty, urbanisation and food insecurity.

Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society, our flexible human geography degree offers a blend of geographical theory, field-based learning, technical training and independent research.

Using the space around us as our living laboratory, you'll spend time in the field exploring the geographies of post-industrial Sheffield and uncovering the impact of human activities in the nearby Peak District National Park.

Gain the specialist, practical and transferable skills you need for your future, as this geography course is a starting point for a broad range of careers.

You’ll develop an understanding of complex social, political and cultural challenges alongside the ability to analyse global problems from a range of perspectives.

Typically, our geography graduates go onto careers in sustainability, conservation, education, central and local governments, NGOs, business and policy.

This programme has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of the world beyond higher education. The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.

Why study this course?

We cover field trip costs: To ensure everyone has the chance to carry out fieldwork, all costs for the core residential field classes are met by the school. This includes the costs of travel, accommodation and food during your residential stay.

Practice-oriented learning: Hands-on and problem-based learning, through team projects, policy analysis, professional skills building and fieldwork experiences.

Top 10 in the UK for student voice: Our geography courses rank in the top 10 for student voice in the UK - according to the National Student Survey 2024.

Student life: Get involved in GeogSoc and become part of one of the biggest societies at the University of Sheffield. Members enjoy socials, spending time in the Peak District, career and academic support, volunteering, sports and more.