Geography (R44)

Open University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years Geography

About this course

Geographical thinking is now fundamental to how we understand and might respond to the most pressing issues of the twenty-first century, such as climate change, social inequality, migration and urbanisation. By studying how places, policies and landscapes are being made and reinvented in a changing world, this degree will equip you with a deep understanding of the social, cultural, economic and political processes transforming our human and natural environments. Developing your geographical imagination through innovative virtual fieldwork, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to investigate, analyse and communicate how geography matters in our everyday lives as you work towards an independent research project to complete your degree.

Key features of the course

  • Develop an advanced understanding of the dynamic relationships between human and natural environments in a changing world. 

  • Undertake innovative virtual fieldwork to open up new perspectives on how the world is made and the possibilities for how it could be remade differently.

  • Learn to generate, analyse and evaluate quantitative and qualitative geographical information to make connections across local and global challenges.

  • Gain vital transferable skills to undertake independent research and communicate effectively with a range of different audiences.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3544 Data analysts
    2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
    3543 Project support officers
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    3560 Public services associate professionals
    2439 Business, research and administrative professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    3-6 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Geography