Social Sciences (Geography) (R23-GEO)

Open University

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years SociologyGeography

Social Sciences (Geography) (R23-GEO) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Open University, based in Milton Keynes, taught distance learning over 3-6 years.

About this course

This is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) Social Sciences (R23) degree. You'll study core modules in interdisciplinary social science and sociology, giving you a firm grounding in ideas central to the social sciences. This will be combined with learning how key geographical concepts can be applied to some of the most pressing challenges of the twenty-first century, including globalisation, development, climate change, migration and urbanisation. On completion of your degree, you’ll be able to apply geographical and social theories to current debates, analyse and assess different types of evidence, including statistical data, and carry out independent project-based work. You’ll also have gained a wide range of transferable skills – opening employment opportunities in private, public and voluntary sector organisations.

Key features of the course

- Specialise in human geography within a broad interdisciplinary social science degree.

- Explore real-world problems such as globalisation and climate change.

- Enhance your employability with valued skills, including analysing and evaluating evidence, and communicating specialist ideas and information to different audiences.

- Gain a degree directly relevant to careers in planning, local government, environmental management and teaching.

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Distance learning
Duration
3-6 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Milton Keynes
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Sociology, Geography